Timebomb (1991): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1991, Timebomb is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Avi Nesher, running about 96 minutes. “Eddy Kay was trained to kill, ordered to destroy, programmed to forget. Now, the most dangerous man alive is about to explode.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When someone tries to murder watchmaker Eddy Kay, the incident triggers a barrage of nightmares and flashbacks into a past that isn't his own. Fearing for his sanity, Eddy contacts psychiatrist Dr. Anna Nolmar for help. Anna thinks he's hallucinating until another attack proves the dangers are all too real. The two of them go on the run, trying to discover the truth about Eddie's past and true identity before it kills them.

Who’s in it. Timebomb stars Michael Biehn as Eddy Kay / Oliver Dykstra, Patsy Kensit as Dr. Anna Nolmar, Tracy Scoggins as Ms. Blue and Robert Culp as Mr. Phillips, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Timebomb has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $64.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Timebomb page.

If you liked it. Fans of Timebomb 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.