Trancers (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1984, Trancers is a crime and science fiction film directed by Charles Band, running about 77 minutes. “His name is Deth. He hunts Trancers. Even in the 20th Century.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Trancers stars Tim Thomerson as Trooper Jack Deth, Helen Hunt as Leena, Biff Manard as Hap Ashby and Michael Stefani as Martin Whistler / Detective Weisling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Trancers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trancers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trancers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trancers (1984)?
- In US, Trancers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trancers worth watching?
- Trancers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trancers?
- Trancers stars Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt, Biff Manard, Michael Stefani and Art LaFleur.
- When was Trancers released?
- Trancers was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.