The Transformers: The Movie

Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.

1986 • 85 min • Animation · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · Family

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

613 reviews

0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
71 Audience · 612 · 49%

The Autobots face their greatest challenge against the planet-devouring Unicron and an intensified assault from the Decepticons, putting the fate of the universe in jeopardy. It’s a battle for leadership and survival that reshapes the world of the Transformers.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Many beloved characters die
Intense and frequent battle scenes
Themes of loss and despair

What it models well

Courage in impossible situations
Sacrifice for the greater good
Hope in new leadership

Talk about it after

Coping with loss and change
The impact of war on different generations
What makes a true leader?

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Top billed cast

Director: Nelson Shin • Crew: Ron Friedman

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Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
**A film that only interests those who know the animated series, but which marks the end of Orson Welles' work.** I saw this film by mere chance. Later, I was surprised to see how well regarded and highly rated it is. It is based on “Transformers”, an animated series for children and teenagers that was quite successful in the 80s and 90s, but which I have to confess I never saw.…
Filipe Manuel Neto, TMDB Community