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Seen it?2016 | 88 min | Science Fiction, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Terminator 2: Judgment Day or Looper, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two old friends living in a dystopic future become trapped in a mysterious time loop — one that may have something to do with an ongoing battle between an omnipotent corporation and a ragtag band of rebels.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Elliott
- Robbie AmellRenton
- Rachael TaylorHannah
- Gray PowellFather
- Jacob NeayemBrother
- Shaun BensonSonny
- Adam ButcherCuz
- Tantoo CardinalThe Pope
- Nicolas Van BurekNews Anchor (voice)
- Jamie SpilchukMobius Common (voice)