The Transformers: The Movie movie poster

The Transformers: The Movie

1986 · 1h 25m · Released

PG Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Family

The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Transformers: The Movie

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

40th Anniversary
Official Trailer
The Autobot Battle
Optimus Prime
Dinobots
We’re Sorry About Optimus Prime | 40th Anniversary
Why We Love It
Restoration for 30th Anniversary

Top cast and crew

Nelson Shin Director
Judd Nelson Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice)
Peter Cullen Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
Frank Welker Soundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice)
Leonard Nimoy Galvatron (voice)
Orson Welles Unicron (voice)
Casey Kasem Cliffjumper (voice)
Dan Gilvezan Bumblebee (voice)
Scatman Crothers Jazz (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about The Transformers: The Movie

Where can I watch The Transformers: The Movie in the United States?

The Transformers: The Movie is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Transformers: The Movie?

The Transformers: The Movie scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Transformers: The Movie?

The Transformers: The Movie stars Judd Nelson, Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Leonard Nimoy, and Orson Welles. Nelson Shin is the director.

How long is The Transformers: The Movie?

The Transformers: The Movie runs 1h 25m (85 minutes).

When did The Transformers: The Movie come out?

The Transformers: The Movie was released on August 8, 1986.

Which studio made The Transformers: The Movie?

The Transformers: The Movie was produced by Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for The Transformers: The Movie?

The Transformers: The Movie was made on a budget of $6,000,000.

How much did The Transformers: The Movie make at the box office?

The Transformers: The Movie grossed $5,860,601 worldwide, against a budget of $6,000,000.

What languages is The Transformers: The Movie in?

The Transformers: The Movie is in Arabic and English, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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