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Drama Cult Classic

An inventor, his time-traveling airplane, and a corporate deal gone dangerously sideways.

TIME CHASERS

Saving the future before time runs out…

1994 · 1h 29m · PG · Drama / Romance / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

Saving the future before time runs out… Inventor Nick Miller dreams of traveling through time, of stopping war and curing humanity's problems. He invents the Transport, a time machine, to better the world.

Quick Answer

What is Time Chasers about?

Time Chasers is a 1994 American science fiction film directed by David Giancola about an amateur pilot who invents a time machine and faces unforeseen consequences when a corporation seeks to exploit his technology.

Programmer's Pick

Time Chasers gives new meaning to 'low-budget sci-fi,' with its time machine powered by a Commodore 64 and a small-town supermarket playing host to temporal romance. If you've ever wondered what happens when mullets, aviation, and paradoxes collide, this independent gem has answers.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Physics teacher and amateur pilot Nick Miller finally realizes his dream of time travel with an unlikely combination: a Commodore 64 wired into his small airplane. Eager to share his invention, Nick lures both a GenCorp executive and a local newspaper reporter—who turns out to be his high school flame, Lisa Hansen—along for the ride. One experimental jump to the year 2041 later, Nick finds himself navigating corporate intrigue as GenCorp's CEO offers him a lucrative licensing deal. As Nick and Lisa reconnect, their adventures across decades set the stage for a story that blends romance, invention, and the ethical dilemmas of tampering with time.

Details & Specs

Director
David Giancola
Writer
David Giancola
Release
1994
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Hajsza az időn át, Tangents, Погоня во времени, Podróż przez gwiezdne wrota

Why This Matters

Time Chasers gained cult status after being lampooned on Mystery Science Theater 3000 in 1997 and later by Rifftrax in a live event, highlighting its enduring appeal among fans of B-movie riffing.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Commodore 64 Time Machine

The film's time travel device is a gloriously DIY affair: a small airplane retrofitted with a Commodore 64, making for a distinctly homebrew sci-fi setup.

Time-Hopping Romance

Nick's reunion with his high school flame Lisa leads to a unique blend of scientific adventure and rekindled love across decades.

Evil Corporate Meddling

GenCorp's interest in time travel technology sets off a chain of events that puts both the future and Nick's invention at risk.

Vermont Indie Ambition

Shot on location in Castleton, Vermont, this cult film leans into its low-budget, independent roots for a quirky, regional sci-fi vibe.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Nick reveals his time machine to GenCorp

Threat

Corporate abuse of time travel technology

Effect

A dystopian future emerges

Countermeasure

Nick and Lisa attempt to reverse the changes

Setting

Various time periods including 2041, 1950s, and 1770s

Questions from the Vault

When was Time Chasers released? +

Time Chasers was released in 1994.

Who directed Time Chasers? +

Time Chasers was directed by David Giancola.

How long is Time Chasers? +

Time Chasers has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is Time Chasers? +

Time Chasers is a science fiction film with elements of drama and romance.

Where can I watch Time Chasers? +

Time Chasers is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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