The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

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Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.

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.

• Released: 1986-08-08
• Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Family
• Runtime: 1h 25m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 641 votes

Directed by Nelson Shin.

Top cast

• Judd Nelson as Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice)
• Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
• Frank Welker as Soundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice)
• Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron (voice)
• Orson Welles as Unicron (voice)
• Casey Kasem as Cliffjumper (voice)
• Dan Gilvezan as Bumblebee (voice)
• Scatman Crothers as Jazz (voice)
• Susan Blu as Arcee (voice)
• Eric Idle as Wreck-Gar (voice)

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Transformers: The Movie

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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