Trancers (1985): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Trancers is a 1985 action sci-fi film directed by Charles Band, starring Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt and Art LaFleur. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Charles Band
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Empire Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Trancers About?
The premise of Trancers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hardened police officer travels from a bleak future to 1980s Los Angeles to stop a powerful, otherworldly figure with plans to change history. He must confront the villain and his followers while navigating the unfamiliar landscape of the past. With time running out, the officer’s mission is to preserve the timeline and prevent a catastrophic shift in reality.
Trancers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1980s
- detective
- police detective
- time travel
- villain
- cyberpunk
- urban setting
- laser gun
- dystopia
- diner
- homeless man
- mind control
+38 more Show fewer
- cult film
- los angeles california
- futuristic
- independent film
- christmas
- future noir
- past
- tragedy
- saying thank you
- psychotronic film
- pantyhose
- fishnet pantyhose
- female stockinged feet
- taupe pantyhose
- female stockinged legs
- lighting a match with teeth
- energy pulse weapon
- biting someone
- attacked with a knife
- flooded city
- disintegrating body
- kicked in the head
- locked in a tanning room
- upskirt
- time stopped
- metal band
- spike mohawk hair style
- spitting in someone's face
- homelessness
- falling through the floor
- two men riding a motorscooter
- crashing through a window
- wearing multiple watches
- shower with clothes on
- gun held to head
- knife held to throat
- thrown off a roof
- time slowed down
Trancers Cast
Tim Thomerson leads the cast, with Helen Hunt and Art LaFleur. Directed by Charles Band; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Band
Also Starring in Trancers
· 6 moreMore from Charles Band
More films directed by Charles Band, best-rated first: The Dungeonmaster, Cutter’s Club, Death Streamer and Quadrant.
Trancers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Trancers 64 on Metacritic.
-
Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 5.8
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 59% User score
See on TMDB
Trancers Plot Summary
What happens in Trancers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a not-so-distant future, retired law enforcement veteran Jack Deth is called back into action for a monumental task: hunting down the devious criminal mastermind Martin Whistler. Armed with formidable psychic powers, Whistler employs his abilities for nefarious purposes, transforming innocent people into mindless “Trancers,” grotesque killers devoid of humanity. Deth is equipped with a special wristband to identify these unfortunate victims, allowing him to track the twisted happenings.
Full summary
The whole story of Trancers, scene by scene
Trancers Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Trancers Noir | Official Trailer
- Featurette Documentary Excerpt from the Blu-Ray Release!
How Well Do You Know Trancers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the protagonist in 'Trancers'?
Cars in Trancers
21 cars on screen, including the 1980 Chevrolet Impala and the 1957 Ford Thunderbird.
-
1980 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1957 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
Honda Elite Important role -
1955 Mercury Montclair Minor role
Trancers Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Future Cops” and “Trancers Le flic du futur”.
- Also known as
-
- Future Cops
- Trancers Le flic du futur
- Trancers - O Policial do Futuro
- Le gardien du futur
- Tuhon lähettiläät
- Cop Tronic
- Trancers - Corsa nel tempo
- Cazador de zombies
- Agent fra fremtiden
- Californias tøffeste purk
- Yokedici
- Tranceři
+11 more Show fewer
- Un poliziotto del futuro
- Guardianes del futuro
- Trancers: Guardianes del futuro
- 트랜서
- 入侵异次元
- Trancers: Noir
- Delejezettek
- Трансеры
- Future Cop
- Trancers: O Policial do Futuro
- 超時空特警
Seen Trancers?
Movies Like Trancers
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Trancers: City of Lost Angels, Trancers II: The Return of Jack Deth and Trancers 3: Deth Lives.
Trancers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Trancers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Trancers?
Trancers runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Trancers released?
Trancers was released on May 22, 1985.
Who directed Trancers?
Trancers was directed by Charles Band.
More films by Charles Band Who is in the cast of Trancers?
Trancers stars Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt and Art LaFleur, among 10 credited actors.
How is Trancers rated?
Trancers has 64 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Trancers have a post-credit scene?
No. Trancers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
