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Timecop

1994·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic486.3Rotten Tomatoes43%39%

Where to watch

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What's your score?

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Technology and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

They killed his wife ten years ago. There's still time to save her.

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.
Time Travel ActionSci-Fi ThrillerPolitical IntrigueTechnological DangersFast-PacedAdrenaline-FueledMystery & SuspenseExplosive

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Hyams, Morgan Beggs, David Klohn
Written by:
Mark Verheiden
Produced by:
Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Penny Perry
Composed by:
Mark Isham, Sarah Monat, Robin Harlan

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Timecop

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Where can I stream Timecop legally?

PrimefuboTVYouTubeThe RokuThe CWKanopyYouTube TVFandango at Home Free

Timecop is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube, The CW, and Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Timecop worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Timecop rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Timecop?

1 h 38 min

Timecop runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Timecop based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Timecop?

Critics46
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Timecop higher (54) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Timecop a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$129 million

Yes. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $129 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What language is Timecop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Timecop?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Timecop in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Timecop use?

Heel–Face Door-SlamHerr DoktorPublic Secret MessageGovernment Agency of FictionFatal Family PhotoForeshadowingFuture Me Scares MeBrick JokeOfficer O'HaraDartboard of HateRipple-Effect-Proof MemoryTimey-Wimey Balland 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Timecop, including Heel–Face Door-Slam, Herr Doktor, Public Secret Message.