The Transformers
“More than Meets the Eye!”
The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.
Where to watch The Transformers in United States
The Roku Channel
Plex
Xumo Play
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Google Play MoviesClick a service to open The Transformers there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Transformers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Plex, Xumo Play, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel | — |
About The Transformers
The Transformers is a 1984 English-language animation, kids and action & adventure series. The cast is led by Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Richard Gautier. It spans 4 seasons and 95 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex, Xumo Play.
The Transformers was produced by Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, and Marvel Productions and made in Japan and United States of America. It was first aired on October 6, 1984, and carries a TV-Y7 certification.
- Writers
- Donald F. Glut
- First aired
- October 6, 1984
- Last aired
- November 11, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-Y7
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (95 episodes)
- Network
- Syndication
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Production
- Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions
The Transformers cast & crew
The Transformers was written by Donald F. Glut.
The cast features Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime (voice), Frank Welker as Galvatron / Chromedome (voice), Richard Gautier as Hot Rod (voice), Jack Angel as Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice), Susan Blu as Arcee (voice), and Corey Burton as Spike Witwicky (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert J. Walsh and it was produced by Lee Gunther and Margaret Loesch.
Is The Transformers worth watching?
The Transformers holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 429 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 4 seasons and 95 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, kids, and action & adventure, The Transformers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Transformers
In United States, you can stream The Transformers on The Roku Channel, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Transformers
Peter Cullen
Optimus Prime (voice)
Frank Welker
Galvatron / Chromedome (voice)
Richard Gautier
Hot Rod (voice)
Jack Angel
Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)
Susan Blu
Arcee (voice)
Corey Burton
Spike Witwicky (voice)
David Mendenhall
Daniel Witwicky (voice)
Victor Caroli
Narrator (voice)
Stan Jones
Scourge (voice)
John Stephenson
Kup (voice)
Dan Gilvezan
Goldbug (voice)
Michael Bell
Brainstorm (voice)
The Transformers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Transformers in United States?
The Transformers is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex, Xumo Play, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Transformers on The Roku Channel?
Yes — The Transformers is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Transformers in?
The Transformers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Transformers are there?
The Transformers has 4 seasons with 95 episodes in total.
▸What is The Transformers rated?
The Transformers is rated TV-Y7. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 429 ratings.
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