Timecop (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1994, Timecop is an action, thriller, crime and science fiction film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 99 minutes. “Turn back the clock and you're history.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who has a tie to his past.

Who’s in it. Timecop stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Max Walker, Mia Sara as Melissa Walker, Ron Silver as Senator Aaron McComb and Bruce McGill as Commander Eugene Matuzak, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Timecop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $101.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Timecop page.

If you liked it. Fans of Timecop 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 Timecop (1994)?
In US, Timecop is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, 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 Timecop worth watching?
Timecop holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Timecop?
Timecop stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mia Sara, Ron Silver, Bruce McGill and Gloria Reuben.
When was Timecop released?
Timecop was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.