Timecop
Seen it?1994 | 98 min | Thriller, Science Fiction, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 5 times its budget, but middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Looper, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In 2004, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel must fend for his life against a shady politician who has a tie to his past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$129 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 157K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Hyams
- Jean-Claude Van DammeMax Walker
- Mia SaraMelissa Walker
- Ron SilverSenator Aaron McComb
- Bruce McGillCommander Eugene Matuzak
- Gloria ReubenFielding
- Scott BellisRicky
- Jason SchombingAtwood
- Scott LawrenceSpota
- Kenneth WelshUtley
- Brent WoolseyShotgun