Timecode (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2000, Timecode is a drama film directed by Mike Figgis, running about 97 minutes. “Four cameras. One take. No edits. Real time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A production company begins casting for its next feature, and an up-and-coming actress named Rose tries to manipulate her filmmaker boyfriend, Alex, into giving her a screen test. Alex's wife, Emma, knows about the affair and is considering divorce, while Rose's girlfriend secretly spies on her and attempts to sabotage the relationship. The four storylines in the film were each shot in one take and are shown simultaneously, each taking up a quarter of the screen.
Who’s in it. Timecode stars Salma Hayek Pinault as Rose, Saffron Burrows as Emma, Stellan Skarsgård as Alex Green and Jeanne Tripplehorn as Lauren Hathaway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Timecode has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Timecode page.
If you liked it. Fans of Timecode tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Timecode (2000)?
- In US, Timecode is available to 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 Timecode worth watching?
- Timecode holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Timecode?
- Timecode stars Salma Hayek Pinault, Saffron Burrows, Stellan Skarsgård, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Xander Berkeley.
- When was Timecode released?
- Timecode was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.