RoboCop

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RoboCop

R

Released Jul 17, 1987

1h 42m

Sci-Fi

Action

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In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

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Critics Consensus

While over-the-top and gory, Robocop is also a surprisingly smart sci-fi flick that uses ultraviolence to disguise its satire of American culture.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Peter Weller’s work as slain police officer Alex Murphy, and then as unstoppable law enforcement titan RoboCop, is a thing of peerless beauty.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 24, 2022

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

While those whose tastes don’t include the spectacle of large machines noisily blasting at each other are not likely to be enticed by Robocop, this shocked look at the urban future should engage and crank up action fans.

Jul 18, 2022

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

RoboCop was obviously inspired by that other 80s classic, The Terminator – but The Terminator didn’t have this sophisticated, subversive element.

Rated: 5/5

May 18, 2022

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

Paul Verhoeven's deeply satirical take on the sci-fi dystopia genre was as much about making fun of ourselves as delivering ultra-violent thrills.

Rated: 5/5

May 27, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

The savagely funny satire of modern capitalism in the Reaganomics era hasn’t lost its edge over the years. Verhoeven’s stylish satire manages to be funny and intelligent amidst the carnage ...

Mar 9, 2024

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Adrienne McIlvaine

Vague Visages

“It only took three decades for ‘RoboCop’ to go from a sci-fi thought experiment to prescient documentary. What do the next few hold?”

Feb 10, 2024

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Gabriel

Thanks for bringing back this classic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/21

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Joseph V

Never seen this movie till now. Really enjoyed it and glad that it was brought back for a Tuesday night classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/21

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Paul S

This is one of the best action sci-fi movies I've ever seen. It was thrilling from start to finish, and its visuals were amazing. I definitely recommend it for action and sci-fi fans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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David F

I have reappraised this film several times in the decades since its release. I thought it was a good idea to show to my ten year-old, only to remember the appalling amount of bloodshed in the first few minutes and have to switch it off. My son returned to the film as a 22 year-old, and started to tell me how brilliant it was. Of course, this necessitated a review. Yes it is brilliant. It is one of those movies where those working on it really cared about the results of their work. Everyone from the foley mixers to the armourers and of course, the writers, directors and cast. The music is also worthy of high praise, with the "Robocop Theme" now being one of my favourite American pieces of incidental music. What puts this film a cut above the rest is the tone. This is no straightforward sci-fi effort. There's humour, but it's done so well that the film remains credible, and delivers its satire with a jolt. Director Joel Schumacher gets the best performances from everyone involved, allowing them latitude to exercise their own creativity. One to watch again, and again, and again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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Aaron D

Over the top violence matched with dramatic and self-serious music, this movie hits it right out of the park with some campiness and cheesy acting to boot. A requirement for any best-of science fiction list.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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alan g

Good action flock. Peter Weller is excellent as human and robot.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Synopsis

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

Director: Paul Verhoeven
Producer: Arne Schmidt
Screenwriter: Edward Neumeier, Michael Miner
Distributor: Orion Pictures, Criterion Collection, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Orion Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 17, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $49.7M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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