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The Transformers: The Movie
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The Transformers: The Movie

1986-08-08 · 85 min · ★ 7.2

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.

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Directors
Nelson Shin
Production companies
Marvel Productions, Sunbow Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 10,024,103

Top Cast

Judd NelsonJudd NelsonHot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice)
Peter CullenPeter CullenOptimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
Frank WelkerFrank WelkerSoundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice)
Leonard NimoyLeonard NimoyGalvatron (voice)
Orson WellesOrson WellesUnicron (voice)
Casey KasemCasey KasemCliffjumper (voice)
Dan GilvezanDan GilvezanBumblebee (voice)
Scatman CrothersScatman CrothersJazz (voice)
Susan BluSusan BluArcee (voice)
Eric IdleEric IdleWreck-Gar (voice)
Robert StackRobert StackUltra Magnus (voice)
Norman AldenNorman AldenKranix (voice)
Jack AngelJack AngelAstrotrain (voice)
Michael BellMichael BellProwl / Scrapper / Swoop / Junkion (voice)
Gregg BergerGregg BergerGrimlock (voice)
Lionel StanderLionel StanderKup (voice)
John Moschitta Jr.John Moschitta Jr.Blurr (voice)
Buster JonesBuster JonesBlaster (voice)
Bud DavisDirge (voice)
Walker EdmistonWalker EdmistonInferno (voice)

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