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The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

โ€œBeyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 645 votes 1h 25m pg ActionAdventureScience-fictionAnimationFamily

#20 of 63 films from 1986 #567 of 2168 in action

Directed by Nelson Shin ยท Written by Ron Friedman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Judd Nelsonas Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice)
Peter Cullenas Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
Frank Welkeras Soundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice)
Leonard Nimoyas Galvatron (voice)
Orson Wellesas Unicron (voice)
Casey Kasemas Cliffjumper (voice)
Dan Gilvezanas Bumblebee (voice)
Scatman Crothersas Jazz (voice)
Susan Bluas Arcee (voice)
Eric Idleas Wreck-Gar (voice)
Robert Stackas Ultra Magnus (voice)
Norman Aldenas Kranix (voice)
Jack Angelas Astrotrain (voice)
Michael Bellas Prowl / Scrapper / Swoop / Junkion (voice)

Facts

Release dateAugust 8, 1986
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) โ€” shorter as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$10,024,103 (1.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0092106

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Questions

How long is The Transformers: The Movie?
The Transformers: The Movie runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Transformers: The Movie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 645 votes, which places it #20 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 70%) and #567 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Transformers: The Movie?
The Transformers: The Movie was directed by Nelson Shin.
Who stars in The Transformers: The Movie?
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); Casey Kasem as Cliffjumper (voice).
What is The Transformers: The Movie rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Transformers: The Movie?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/40624.

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