Trancers
Seen it?1984 | 77 min | Science Fiction, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Lethal Weapon, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Angel City trooper Jack Deth is sent back in time from 2247 to 1985 L.A. to inhabit the body of his ancestor. Deth's assignment is to find his archenemy, Whistler, who turns people into zombies, before the fiend is able to kill all the ancestors of the future's governing council.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Band
- Tim ThomersonTrooper Jack Deth
- Helen HuntLeena
- Biff ManardHap Ashby
- Michael StefaniMartin Whistler / Detective Weisling
- Art LaFleurMcNulty
- Telma HopkinsRuth Raines
- Richard HerdChairman Spencer
- Anne SeymourChairman Ashe
- Miguel FernandesOfficer Lopez
- Pete SchrumSanta Claus