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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Kafe R

Ive watched this every other year since it came out just to see how close we’re getting. Nearly there now!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Taiga B

This movie is an ultra violent movie with a great political message. The dangers of power, playing with mother nature and the fears for what technology may hold in the future. This action holds what newer ones don't, a real meaning and purpose. The violence is shocking and sometimes hard to watch, yet it enhances the movie because it feels real and raw. This is one of many fantastic 80's sci-fi action movie that is an absolute must see.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Romas M

"RoboCop" (1987) is a movie that i recently bought for more then 20 dollars - no pun intended. Revisiting "RoboCop" on glorious 4K UHD disk reminded me of why i always enjoyed this film immensely. Excellent directing by Paul Verhoeven from a sharp script, excellent acting by basically everyone involved, unforgettable soundtrack makes this film a joy to watch even in 2024 - this film hold up exceptionally well. I love how bloody, violent but not ever goory this movie is - it really makes this bleak and chaotic world believable. Pacing is great - at running time 1 h 40 min this movie is just perfectly paced and edited - not a single boring scene. Overall, "RoboCop" is movie that is a classic and it deserves the status. This is a film that even on multiple watching is never gets repetitive nor boring. Great film from the 80's.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $49,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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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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