The Time Guardian (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1987, The Time Guardian is a science fiction film directed by Brian Hannant, running about 87 minutes. “Pray he's not too late.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the distant future, the human race nears extinction and a new race of beast-like creatures rule the earth. The few surviving people live in the City, a huge protected construction with the ability to travel in both space and time. The City travels back to our time to save humanity...
Who’s in it. The Time Guardian stars Tom Burlinson as Ballard (The Time Guardian), Nikki Coghill as Annie Lassiter, Dean Stockwell as Boss and Carrie Fisher as Petra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Time Guardian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Time Guardian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Time Guardian tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Time Guardian (1987)?
- In AU, The Time Guardian is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Time Guardian worth watching?
- The Time Guardian holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Time Guardian?
- The Time Guardian stars Tom Burlinson, Nikki Coghill, Dean Stockwell, Carrie Fisher and Peter Merrill.
- When was The Time Guardian released?
- The Time Guardian was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.