Time Runner (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 4.7

Time Runner poster

Released in 1993, Time Runner is a science fiction film directed by Michael Mazo, running about 90 minutes. “A world under attack. A hero battling to change destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During the alien invasion of 2022, one man flees through a wormhole to 1992, where attempt after attempt is made to catch and kill him.

Who’s in it. Time Runner stars Mark Hamill as Michael Raynor, Rae Dawn Chong as Karen Donaldson, Brion James as Neila and Mark Baur as Freeman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Time Runner has proved divisive with audiences.

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 Time Runner page.

If you liked it. Fans of Time Runner tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Time Runner (1993)?
In US, Time Runner 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 Time Runner worth watching?
Time Runner holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Time Runner?
Time Runner stars Mark Hamill, Rae Dawn Chong, Brion James, Mark Baur and Gordon Tipple.
When was Time Runner released?
Time Runner was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.