The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Kernel Score: 80% · 582 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Family
Released: 1986-08-08
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch The Transformers: The Movie
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Transformers: The Movie parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that this animated Transformers film features large-scale robot war violence and character deaths, unusually dark for a PG toy-tie-in film.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Robot-on-robot warfare and battles including character deaths, described by reviewers as surprisingly dark for its rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Nelson Shin
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)
The Transformers: The Movie FAQ
Is The Transformers: The Movie good?
The Transformers: The Movie has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 582 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Transformers: The Movie?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Transformers: The Movie OK for kids?
The Transformers: The Movie is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that this animated Transformers film features large-scale robot war violence and character deaths, unusually dark for a PG toy-tie-in film.
What movies are like The Transformers: The Movie?
If you liked The Transformers: The Movie, try Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix, Transformers One, The Mitchells vs. the Machines and Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe.