Timecop

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Timecop

R

1994

1h 39m

Sci-Fi

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When mankind perfects time travel, the government establishes the Time Enforcement Commission to thwart criminal attempts to alter the timeline. Police officer Walker (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is recruited by TEC Cmdr. Matuzak (Bruce McGill), but soon finds his investigation of Senator Aaron McComb (Ron Silver) being thwarted by elements within the government. When Walker's wife, Melissa (Mia Sara), is attacked, he must travel across time to rescue her and save the future.

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Critics Consensus

It's no Terminator, but for those willing to suspend disbelief and rational thought, Timecop provides limited sci-fi action rewards.

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Anderson Jones

Detroit Free Press

Directed by Peter Hyams without an ounce of suspense, too much testosterone, and little or no reason, Timecop takes the fun out of what has to be one of the most enduring human fantasies to go back and make things right.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 26, 2022

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Van Damme is compelling only when he takes his clothes off.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 16, 2013

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C

Sep 7, 2011

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

What we need here is a good deal more humor and less self-important plot twisting.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 2, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It's not a great filmic exploration of time travel or science-fiction themes, but it's still a decent amount of fun.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 25, 2020

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

This super-silly effort strays quite near the watchable thanks to it's looney-tunes time-travel angle.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 27, 2020

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Derrick S

I know why the critics don’t like it, but cmon, it’s a pretty good watch!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/29/25

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Audience Member

How are people rating this so bad?? For its time it’s an amazing time travel movie. Great action, production value, story. Van dam kills it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/28/25

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Brian H

Possibly Van-Damme's best leading roll. Fun, quirky concept. Solid performances by quite a few of the stars and supporting actors. Once of Mia's larger roles so worth viewing if nothing else.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/25

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Jose David A

One of the best van damme movies ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Caleb C

Timecop is one of Van Damme’s more unique and surprisingly thoughtful films. The time-travel concept still feels original, the suspense is strong, and the climax delivers some intense action. Van Damme carries the film well, but the supporting cast is hit-or-miss. The effects hold up decently for the time, though some (like the futuristic cars) feel dated. The biggest issue is a major plot hole around the villain’s choices, which doesn’t make sense the more you think about it. The ending also undercuts the gritty tone the film had built. Still, it’s a fun, smart one-time watch with real tension and a good premise—it just doesn’t fully stick the landing.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é ruim, do policial walker voltar ao passado, para reverter o crime que outras pessoas vão cometer, o elenco é mais ou menos, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, com tudo isso, eu não recomendo esse filme.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Synopsis

When mankind perfects time travel, the government establishes the Time Enforcement Commission to thwart criminal attempts to alter the timeline. Police officer Walker (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is recruited by TEC Cmdr. Matuzak (Bruce McGill), but soon finds his investigation of Senator Aaron McComb (Ron Silver) being thwarted by elements within the government. When Walker's wife, Melissa (Mia Sara), is attacked, he must travel across time to rescue her and save the future.

Director: Peter Hyams
Producer: Moshe Diamant, Sam Raimi
Screenwriter: Mark Verheiden
Production Co: Largo International N.V., Renaissance Pictures, JVC Entertainment, Largo Entertainment, Signature Pictures, Dark Horse Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $44.3M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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