Beast Wars: Transformers (1996)
Kernel Score: 86% · 310 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids
First aired: 1996-04-22
Seasons: 3 · 52 episodes
Where to watch Beast Wars: Transformers
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two spaceships, one manned by benevolent Maximals, the other by evil Predacons, crash-land on a pre-humanoid planet while en route to Earth. Their crews assume indigenous animal forms to protect themselves from an overabundance of natural energy, transforming into robots to do battle. Thus, the Beast Wars have begun...
Beast Wars: Transformers parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Beast Wars: Transformers has frequent robot-on-robot action violence but no blood or mature content.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent battles between transforming robot characters, including a self-sacrificing hero arc, but no graphic gore.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Garry Chalk as Optimus Primal (voice)
- David Kaye as Megatron (voice)
- Colin Murdock as Quickstrike (voice)
- Scott McNeil as Dinobot / Rattrap / Waspinator (voice)
- Ian James Corlett as Cheetor (voice)
- Richard Newman as Rhinox (voice)
- Venus Terzo as Blackarachnia (voice)
- Jim Byrnes as Inferno (voice)
- David Sobolov as Depth Charge (voice)
- Campbell Lane as Rampage (voice)
Beast Wars: Transformers FAQ
Is Beast Wars: Transformers good?
Beast Wars: Transformers has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 310 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Beast Wars: Transformers?
In the US you can stream Beast Wars: Transformers on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Beast Wars: Transformers OK for kids?
Beast Wars: Transformers is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Beast Wars: Transformers has frequent robot-on-robot action violence but no blood or mature content.
What shows are like Beast Wars: Transformers?
If you liked Beast Wars: Transformers, try The Transformers, Transformers: Prime, Animaniacs and Ben 10: Omniverse.