Movies like Nick of Time

Collateral, much like Nick of Time, is set in real time and unfolds over one night in Los Angeles. A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit. The ticking clock element is sure to appeal to fans of tightly paced thrillers.

Speed is an adrenaline-fueled action movie that, like Nick of Time, has its protagonists racing against the clock. A young police officer must prevent a bomb exploding aboard a city bus by keeping its speed above 50 mph. The constant tension and high stakes create a parallel sense of urgency.

Crank stars Jason Statham as a hitman who must keep his adrenaline up to stay alive after being poisoned. This action-packed race against time shares the relentless pace and continuous motion fans admire in Nick of Time.

Phone Booth places its main character in a high-pressure situation where he's forced to follow a sniper's orders from a phone booth, reminiscent of the relentless psychological pressure in Nick of Time. The claustrophobic setting and real-time narrative keep viewers on edge.

Eagle Eye features two strangers thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy, with their lives and the lives of their loved ones in peril unless they follow the mysterious instructions they're given. Its high-tech surveillance and non-stop action provide a similar thrill to that in Nick of Time.

16 Blocks is about a troubled NYPD officer tasked with escorting a witness from police custody to a courthouse 16 blocks away. Like Nick of Time, it's a tense race against time with numerous threats and obstacles that keep viewers invested in their desperate journey.