The Transformers: The Movie

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The Transformers: The Movie

PG

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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Lukas G

Not bad, but not the best either. There isn't really character depth or development. But it's fine

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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The Big Birmingham Street B

Hey all, it's me, the Biggg Bopper of west Birmingham, this movie is a genuine kino flick art form. Packed with stunning anime visuals, gut-wrenching deaths and life, and a pumpin' 80's soundtrack, this movie was massive part of my Little Lover childhood... seeing my favorite characters get mowed down on the biggie made me did realize hey.. maybe death's just regular. This movie did indeed cause my, the Big Bopper's, well known infamous crime empire started from my young but big boppin' age of six, maybe seven, all thank to Transformers the Movie. Go watch it, dare to be stupid, go touch it, go FEEL the POWER!!! DARE!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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Big Ronny S

Optimus Prime dies 😂😂😂😂😂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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david break s

I love this movie and it includes 'Weird Al' Yankovic and I like that guy. Everyone must watch it and don't forget to subscribe Lambman Butcher Studios on YouTube and follow on TikTok and #CANCELKPOPDEMONHUNTERS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/25

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Alexander S

You’ve got the touch! You’ve got the power! Transformers: The Movie is an epic blast from the past, fuelled by an awesome 80s soundtrack that is nothing short of a fever dream. While it may appeal primarily to fans of the franchise and those nostalgic for 80s cartoons, it's an overall fun ride. Grading: B

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Hansel G

I am such a big fan but, It looks like this movie just Made for More toys, why killing optimus prime and put someone that doesn't know about leadership, also why Megatron come back as galvatron but Optimus didn't Just ok

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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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

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