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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For first-timers, The Transformers: The Movie is a heroic and heartbreaking turning point in G1 continuity; for all-time fans, its iconic soundtrack and battles still hit just as hard forty years later.

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Pat Graham

Chicago Reader

May 18, 2008

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.

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Ben Walters

Time Out

Aug 16, 2007

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

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

Jun 5, 2007

3/5

Charming, useless fun.

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Erin Free

FILMINK (Australia)

Sep 21, 2026

17/20

...has the feel of a massive, delirious acid flashback.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Aug 7, 2021

1/4

The nostalgists and fanboys are welcome to this one.

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Douglas Davidson

FilmFed

Aug 2, 2021

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

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Kadean

3 days ago

A beautiful re-release of the movie that spawned others

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Lance P

3 days ago

Awesome movie from my childhood. Took my younger boyfriend to see it (his first time) and he liked it too!

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bobby

3 days ago

this is my all time favorite movie. I've seen it probably over 100 times. wouldn't change anything.

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Taurian

3 days ago

Easily the best transformers movie ever made

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Michael

4 days ago

I didn't get the chance in 1986 to be traumatized in theaters, I finally achieved thar 40 years later

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Jon

4 days ago

It was great to see this classic movie from my childhood in the theatre again...with my own son! Definitely brings back memories, and loved seeing the Optimus Prime: Awakening short after the feature. Just a good night.

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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
Distributor: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group
Rating: PG
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 1986, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 17, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.8M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround

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