

Nas: Time Is Illmatic
2014, English. Directed by One9.
The journey. The music. The legacy.
Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Nas: Time Is Illmatic
Nas: Time Is Illmatic is streaming on Philo, Starz, and Fuse+ in India.
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Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 April 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Erik Parker
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Nas: Time Is Illmatic: quick answers
Is Nas: Time Is Illmatic worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nas: Time Is Illmatic?
Nas: Time Is Illmatic runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Nas: Time Is Illmatic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nas: Time Is Illmatic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nas: Time Is Illmatic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Nas: Time Is Illmatic yet.
Which OTT platform is Nas: Time Is Illmatic on?
Nas: Time Is Illmatic is streaming on Philo, Starz, and Fuse+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nas: Time Is Illmatic?
If you liked Nas: Time Is Illmatic, try Supersonic, The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story, WHAM!.
Who directed Nas: Time Is Illmatic?
Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) was directed by One9 and stars Nas, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes.