Ticker (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 3.6

Ticker poster

Released in 2001, Ticker is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Albert Pyun, running about 92 minutes. “When the countdown hits zero, you're dead” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ray Nettles, a detective of San Francisco, and his partner Fuzzy must take up to one of the most dangerous terrorist gangs of the city. When one of the terrorists, the beautiful scientist Claire Manning is arrested, Swan, the leader of the terrorists, claims he will detonate bombs throughout the city if she is not released. Because of the possible bloodshed, Nettles calls for the help of explosive expert Frank Glass...

Who’s in it. Ticker stars Tom Sizemore as Det. Ray Nettles, Steven Seagal as Frank Glass, Dennis Hopper as Alex Swan and Jaime Pressly as Claire Manning, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Ticker has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Ticker page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ticker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ticker (2001)?
In US, Ticker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Ticker worth watching?
Ticker holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ticker?
Ticker stars Tom Sizemore, Steven Seagal, Dennis Hopper, Jaime Pressly and Kevin Gage.
When was Ticker released?
Ticker was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.