Clockstoppers (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.3

Clockstoppers poster

Released in 2002, Clockstoppers is a thriller, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Jonathan Frakes, running about 94 minutes. “The adventure of a lifetime, in a few mere seconds.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Until now, Zak Gibbs' greatest challenge has been to find a way to buy a car. But when he discovers an odd wristwatch amidst his father's various inventions and slips it on -- something very strange happens. The world around him seems to come to a stop, everything and everybody frozen in time. Zak quickly learns how to manipulate the device and he and his quick-witted and beautiful new friend, Francesca, start to have some real fun.

Who’s in it. Clockstoppers stars Paula Garcés as Francesca, Jesse Bradford as Zak Gibbs, Michael Biehn as Henry Gates and Robin Thomas as Dr. Gibbs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Clockstoppers has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $38.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clockstoppers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Clockstoppers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Clockstoppers (2002)?
In US, Clockstoppers is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Clockstoppers worth watching?
Clockstoppers holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Clockstoppers?
Clockstoppers stars Paula Garcés, Jesse Bradford, Michael Biehn, Robin Thomas and French Stewart.
When was Clockstoppers released?
Clockstoppers was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.