Timelock (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 3.7

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Released in 1996, Timelock is a science fiction film directed by Robert Munic, running about 90 minutes. “There's no going back.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the 23rd century, a penal colony in a distant galaxy falls into anarchy when an inmate loads a virus into the computer system. While cryonic suspension was used to control the most dangerous criminals there, with the computers down these deadly men are back in circulation and determined to cause mayhem. With a gang of brilliant but dangerous inmates in control, a petty thief and the driver of the prison shuttle must stand against these lawless men for their own survival.

Who’s in it. Timelock stars Maryam d'Abo as Captain Jessie Teegs, Arye Gross as Jack 'A1' Riley, Jeffrey Meek as Villum, New Prisoner and Ricco Ross as Tibuck, New Prisoner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Timelock has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Timelock page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Timelock (1996)?
In US, Timelock is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Timelock worth watching?
Timelock holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Timelock?
Timelock stars Maryam d'Abo, Arye Gross, Jeffrey Meek, Ricco Ross and Jeff Speakman.
When was Timelock released?
Timelock was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.