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The Time Shifters

The Time Shifters

Science Fiction · Thriller · Action · 1999

Tom Merrick gets caught up in a time-traveling conspiracy and must set the timeline right before it is irrevocably altered.

Movie details

The Time Shifters

“If you could change the past would you?”

1999 Science Fiction · Thriller · Action 1h 28m

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5.8 / 10

Community rating

Tom Merrick gets caught up in a time-traveling conspiracy and must set the timeline right before it is irrevocably altered.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Mario Azzopardi

Written by

Gay Walch · Kurt Inderbitzin

Casper Van Dien

Casper Van Dien

Tom Merrick

Catherine Bell

Catherine Bell

Elizabeth Wintern

Theresa Saldana

Theresa Saldana

Cortez

Peter Outerbridge

Peter Outerbridge

Felder

Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Murray Trevor, Time-Traveling Tourist

Catherine Oxenberg

Catherine Oxenberg

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Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

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Court is in session

Put The Time Shifters on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.