The Transformers: The Movie

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The Transformers: The Movie

PG

Released Aug 8, 1986

1h 26m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Animation

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Ultra Magnus and the Transformers fight planet Unicron and the Decepticons in 2005.

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A surprisingly dark, emotional, and almost excessively cynical experience for Transformers fans.

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Pat Graham

Chicago Reader

A 1986 computer-animated feature based on a popular TV cartoon show, further inspired, no doubt, by the philanthropic desire of Japanese and American toy manufacturers to keep their kiddie customers rolling in robots.

May 18, 2008

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Ben Walters

Time Out

The anime-inflected look is generally impressive too, although the power-rock soundtrack is unsalvageable.

Aug 16, 2007

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

Charming, useless fun.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 5, 2007

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The nostalgists and fanboys are welcome to this one.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 7, 2021

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Douglas Davidson

FilmFed

The film itself is fine from a narrative standpoint, entertaining enough for fans of the series, and bold in the choices that it takes.

Aug 2, 2021

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

If you're going to make your fans shell out money to see your show in a theater, don't just present a 90-minute television episode.

Rated: 3/10

Jul 22, 2021

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Horror fan 4

A big part of my childhood. A very well made animated action movie. Tim Treakle

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Braydon C

peak at its finest I love this movie kup is my favourite character.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Curtis F

Absolutely the best movie ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Kaiky M

Nostalgia e Emoção "Transformers: O Filme de 1986 é uma verdadeira obra-prima da nostalgia. A animação pode não ser a mais moderna, mas as emoções e a trama intensa cativam o público. Para os fãs da série, é emocionante ver uma produção onde os personagens têm momentos heróicos e também enfrentam sacrifícios reais."

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Anas t

The classic Transformers movie is the best even though having to kill Optimus made some people furious and angry but it is still interesting and exciting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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Philip P

This movie is the 1980s triumphant: action, drama, comedy, and a totally rockin' soundtrack that sets up the second half of 1980s Transformers characters and lore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Synopsis

Ultra Magnus and the Transformers fight planet Unicron and the Decepticons in 2005.

Director: Nelson Shin
Producer: Joe Bacal, Tom Griffin, Nelson Shin
Screenwriter: Ron Friedman
Rating: PG
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.8M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround