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5.6 / 10(100 votes)IMDbR20001h 37m$1.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Timecode

“Four cameras. One take. No edits. Real time.”

Synopsis

A production company begins casting for its next feature, and an up-and-coming actress named Rose tries to manipulate her filmmaker boyfriend, Alex, into giving her a screen test. Alex's wife, Emma, knows about the affair and is considering divorce, while Rose's girlfriend secretly spies on her and attempts to sabotage the relationship. The four storylines in the film were each shot in one take and are shown simultaneously, each taking up a quarter of the screen.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Time Code Official Trailer!

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Yahoo! Internet Life Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 28, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 1, 2001

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.36x ROI)

Production Budget

$4M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.36x

-$2.6M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $4MWorldwide: $1.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mike Figgis
Screenplay & Story
Mike Figgis
Original Score
Anthony Marinelli, Mike Figgis
Original Title
Timecode
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Budget
$4M
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Production Studios
Red Mullet, Screen Gems

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mike Figgis

Screenplay & Story

Mike Figgis

Original Score & Music

Anthony Marinelli, Mike Figgis

Director of Photography

Patrick Alexander Stewart

Producers

Annie Stewart, Mike Figgis

Department Leadership Roster

Mike Figgis

Mike Figgis

Director

Mike Figgis

Mike Figgis

Writer

Charlotte Malmlöf

Production Design

Donna Casey-Aira

Donna Casey-Aira

Costume Design

Patrick Alexander Stewart

Director of Photography

Anthony Marinelli

Anthony Marinelli

Original Music Composer

Mike Figgis

Mike Figgis

Original Music Composer

Annie Stewart

Producer

Mike Figgis

Mike Figgis

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)18

Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Timecode.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Timecode

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Timecode about?

A production company begins casting for its next feature, and an up-and-coming actress named Rose tries to manipulate her filmmaker boyfriend, Alex, into giving her a screen test. Alex's wife, Emma, knows about the affair and is considering divorce, while Rose's girlfriend secretly spies on her and attempts to sabotage the relationship. The four storylines in the film were each shot in one take and are shown simultaneously, each taking up a quarter of the screen.

Who directed Timecode?

Timecode was directed by Mike Figgis.

Who stars in Timecode?

The principal cast of Timecode includes Xander Berkeley, Golden Brooks, Saffron Burrows, Viveka Davis, Richard Edson.

When was Timecode released and how long is it?

Timecode was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What was the box office and production budget of Timecode?

Timecode had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (0.36 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Timecode?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Timecode was composed by Anthony Marinelli, Mike Figgis.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Timecode?

Timecode holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).