The Transformers: The Movie
Seen it?1986 | 85 min | Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (62% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and families. If you loved Transformers One or The Mitchells vs. the Machines, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 355K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nelson Shin
- Judd NelsonHot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice)
- Peter CullenOptimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
- Frank WelkerSoundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice)
- Leonard NimoyGalvatron (voice)
- Orson WellesUnicron (voice)
- Casey KasemCliffjumper (voice)
- Dan GilvezanBumblebee (voice)
- Scatman CrothersJazz (voice)
- Susan BluArcee (voice)
- Eric IdleWreck-Gar (voice)