The Time Guardian
1987, English. Directed by Brian Hannant.
Pray he's not too late.
In the distant future, the human race nears extinction and a new race of beast-like creatures rule the earth. The few surviving people live in the City, a huge protected construction with the ability to travel in both space and time. The City travels back to our time to save humanity...
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Brian HannantDirector
- Tom BurlinsonBallard (The Time Guardian)
- Nikki CoghillAnnie Lassiter
- Dean StockwellBoss
- Carrie FisherPetra
- Peter MerrillZuryk & Committee Member
- Tim RobertsonSergeant McCarthy
- Jim HoltRafferty
- Thye Liew WanSun-Wah
- Damon SandersSmith
- Tom KarpannyTracker
- Henry SalterPrenzler
- Peter HealyWayne
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1987
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Brian Hannant, John Baxter
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The Time Guardian: quick answers
Is The Time Guardian worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Time Guardian?
The Time Guardian runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Time Guardian have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Time Guardian. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Time Guardian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Time Guardian is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Time Guardian on?
The Time Guardian isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 December 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Time Guardian?
If you liked The Time Guardian, try Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight, Code 8 Part II, Afterburn.
Who directed The Time Guardian?
The Time Guardian (1987) was directed by Brian Hannant and stars Tom Burlinson, Nikki Coghill, Dean Stockwell.