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Timecop (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Timecop is a 1994 action thriller directed by Peter Hyams, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $101.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
worldwide gross
$101.6M
Metascore
48
Timecop (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Peter Hyams
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Thriller , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Timecop About?

The premise of Timecop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a future where time travel exists, a Time Enforcement Commission agent named Walker is tasked with protecting the timeline. A rogue senator’s actions threaten to alter history, prompting Walker to investigate and prevent a potential catastrophe. During his journey through time, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of his own government, forcing him to confront unexpected enemies and question those he trusts.

Timecop Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • the future
  • female full frontal nudity
  • time travel
  • cult film
  • based on comic
  • husband wife relationship
  • female nudity
  • time bomb
  • murder of a pregnant woman
  • murder
  • pregnancy
  • year 1994
+38 more
  • year 2004
  • year 1929
  • medium breasts
  • sex in bed
  • female topless nudity
  • rear nudity
  • sexy girl
  • sexy woman
  • black hair
  • breasts
  • nudity
  • superhero
  • time traveler
  • backward time travel
  • male time traveler
  • female time traveler
  • body lands on a car
  • time travel sci fi
  • superhero action
  • superhero sci fi
  • past
  • butt crack
  • full frontal nudity
  • shot in the bulletproof vest
  • presidential candidate
  • uniformed police officer
  • dead body
  • senate oversight committee
  • jumping through a window
  • love scene
  • tv news
  • topless nudity
  • trial
  • flirting
  • high kick
  • 1990s
  • sentence
  • loss of wife
Where to watch

Where to Watch Timecop

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Timecop Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in Timecop. Directed by Peter Hyams.

Ratings

Timecop Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Timecop 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

Timecop Plot Summary

What happens in Timecop from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1863, a group of Confederate soldiers finds themselves in a dire situation while transporting gold bullion, which is intended as payment for their military efforts. Out of nowhere, a highwayman armed with automatic pistols and bizarre technology ambushes them, leading to their untimely demise. As the soldiers are left behind, the mysterious highwayman steals their gold and inexplicably transforms into a gelatinous mist.

Full summary

The whole story of Timecop, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Timecop Box Office

Timecop grossed $101.6 million worldwide. $44.9 million came from the US and Canada and $56.8 million (56%) from the rest of the world.

1994 box office

Worldwide gross

$101.6M

US & Canada
$44.9M
International
$56.8M
US & Canada 44% Rest of the world 56%
Videos

Timecop Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Timecop.

Timecop (1994) - Theatrical Trailer HD (Official) - Van Damme | Ron Silver
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Timecop?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Timecop

17 cars on screen, including the unknown and the unknown.

All 17 cars
  • unknown in Timecop unknown Important role
  • unknown in Timecop unknown Important role
  • Caterpillar M 30 D in Timecop Caterpillar M 30 D Minor role
  • 1929 Durant 6-60 in Timecop 1929 Durant 6-60 Minor role
Details

Timecop Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “Timecop 1” and “Idozsaru”.

Also known as
  • Timecop 1
  • Idozsaru
  • Timecop - O Guardião do Tempo
  • Timecop: Policía en el tiempo
  • Le Flic du Temps
  • 时空特警
  • Timecop: Policía Del Futuro
  • Патруль времени
  • Timecop - Indagine dal futuro
  • Strażnik Czasu
  • Időzsaru
  • Patrulha do Tempo
+13 more
  • טיימקופ
  • Polițistul timpului
  • Timecop: O Guardião do Tempo
  • Zaman Polisi
  • Патруль часу
  • 타임캅
  • Ченге във времето
  • タイムコップ
  • 時空特警
  • Laiko policininkas
  • Vremenski policajac
  • ตำรวจเหล็กล่าพลิกมิติ
  • Cớm Thời Gian

Seen Timecop?

FAQ

Timecop FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Timecop, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Timecop?

Timecop runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Timecop released?

Timecop was released on September 16, 1994.

Who directed Timecop?

Timecop was directed by Peter Hyams.

More films by Peter Hyams

Who is in the cast of Timecop?

Timecop stars Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Where can I watch Timecop?

In the US, Timecop is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Timecop make at the box office?

Timecop grossed $101.6 million worldwide ($44.9 million domestic, $56.8 million international).

How is Timecop rated?

Timecop has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Timecop have a post-credit scene?

No. Timecop has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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