If you're in the mood for a movie that feels like a fever dream wrapped in a panic attack, Robert Pattinson's Good Time is your ticket. And the best part? It's streaming for free this month on Fawesome. Directed by the Safdie brothers (Josh and Benny), this 101-minute crime thriller is anything but a relaxing watch—it's a sweaty, anxiety-ridden ride through the underbelly of New York City.
The film follows Connie Nikas (Pattinson), a small-time crook whose botched bank robbery sets off a chain of increasingly disastrous events. Over the course of one night, Connie races through Queens trying to bail his brother Nick (played by Benny Safdie) out of jail, leaving a trail of emotional wreckage in his wake. Every decision he makes is the wrong one, and the film never lets you catch your breath. As Josh Safdie once described it, Good Time is a "heist movie on acid."
This isn't your typical cool crime caper. There's no glamour here—just grit, sweat, and a relentless sense of dread. The movie has been praised for its raw intensity, with critics calling it "a singularly distinctive crime drama." It currently holds a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 80/100 on Metacritic, with many highlighting Pattinson's performance as a career-best up to that point. For fans of high-stakes thrillers like Jon Hamm's spy thriller 'Beirut', this is a must-watch.
The cast is stacked with talent. Alongside Pattinson, you'll find Benny Safdie as Nick, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Corey, Buddy Duress as Ray, Taliah Webster as Crystal, Barkhad Abdi (of Captain Phillips fame) as Dash, and rapper Necro as Caliph. Each character adds to the chaotic tapestry of Connie's nightmarish journey.
Financially, Good Time was a modest success, grossing about $4.1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget. But this film was never about box office numbers—it was a showcase for its star and directors, and on that front, it was a home run. If you're a fan of crime thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, like Jason Statham's 'Mechanic: Resurrection', you'll appreciate the raw energy here.
So, if you're ready for a movie that doesn't let you breathe, head over to Fawesome and stream Good Time for free this May. Just don't expect to relax—this one's a nightmare you won't soon forget.
