The Transformers: The Movie
“Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.”
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.
Where to watch The Transformers: The Movie in United States
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Where is The Transformers: The Movie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About The Transformers: The Movie
The Transformers: The Movie is a 1986 English-language animation, science fiction and action film directed by Nelson Shin. The cast is led by Judd Nelson, Peter Cullen, Frank Welker. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Transformers: The Movie was produced by Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 8, 1986, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nelson Shin
- Writers
- Ron Friedman
- Release date
- August 8, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Marvel Productions, Sunbow Productions
The Transformers: The Movie cast & crew
The Transformers: The Movie was directed by Nelson Shin and written by Ron Friedman.
The cast features Judd Nelson as Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice), Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice), Frank Welker as Soundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice), Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron (voice), Orson Welles as Unicron (voice), and Casey Kasem as Cliffjumper (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vince DiCola, cinematography is by Masatoshi Fukui, and it was produced by Joe Bacal and Tom Griffin.
Is The Transformers: The Movie worth watching?
The Transformers: The Movie holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 604 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, science fiction, and action, The Transformers: The Movie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Transformers: The Movie
The Transformers: The Movie isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Transformers: The Movie
Judd Nelson
Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice)
Peter Cullen
Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
Frank Welker
Soundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice)
Leonard Nimoy
Galvatron (voice)
Orson Welles
Unicron (voice)
Casey Kasem
Cliffjumper (voice)
Dan Gilvezan
Bumblebee (voice)
Scatman Crothers
Jazz (voice)
Susan Blu
Arcee (voice)
Eric Idle
Wreck-Gar (voice)
Robert Stack
Ultra Magnus (voice)
Norman Alden
Kranix (voice)
The Transformers: The Movie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Transformers: The Movie in United States?
The Transformers: The Movie is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Transformers: The Movie in?
The Transformers: The Movie is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Transformers: The Movie?
The Transformers: The Movie runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Transformers: The Movie rated?
The Transformers: The Movie is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 604 ratings.
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