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The Transformers: The Movie

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PG,1hr 26min
Released:
August 8, 1986
Distributor:
De Laurentiis Entertainment Gr
Synopsis
In this theatrically released chapter of the 1984-1987 syndicated animated series, the struggle between the heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons is taken twenty years into the future as both sides must deal with a world-devouring being called Unicron (voiced by Orson Welles). Set in 2005, The Transformers: The Movie serves as a bridge between the series' second and third seasons, with the deaths of several major characters and the introduction of new ones. Darker and more action-packed than the TV series, the movie was originally dismissed as little more than a feature-length toy commercial, but it has since grown in stature to become a cult favorite. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
Series Information
The Transformers: Countdown to Extinction
Release:
1984
In the wake of the Decepticons' efforts to draw Cybertron into Earth's orbit,... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: A Plague of Insecticons
Release:
1984
The Insecticons -- a new race of Transformers, capable of firing deadly... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Ultimate Doom: Search
Release:
1984
"Search" was the second chapter of the three-part Transformers adventure "The... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Ultimate Doom: Revival
Release:
1984
The three-part Transformers adventure "The Ultimate Doom" came to an explosive... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Ultimate Doom: Brainwash
Release:
1984
"Brainwash" was the first chapter of the three-part Transformers adventure "The... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2
Release:
1984
In part two of the inaugural Transformers adventure "More Than Meets the Eye,"... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3
Release:
1984
Originally seen in America on September 19, 1984, the third and final chapter of... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1
Release:
1984
Transformers began its original syndicated run on September 17, 1984, with the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Divide and Conquer
Release:
1984
With Optimus Prime in a state of disrepair, the Autobots head back to Cybertron... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Transport to Oblivion
Release:
1984
Headquartered underwater, the Decepticons are able to create the "Space Bridge"... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: War of the Dinobots
Release:
1984
It looks bad for the Autobots when their three Dinobots -- Grimlock, Slag, and... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Fire in the Sky
Release:
1984
The Decepticons head to the North Pole, intending to drain the earth's energy.... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Fire on the Mountain
Release:
1984
Continuing their perfidy from the earlier episode "Fire in the Sky," the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Roll for It
Release:
1984
This Transformers episode served to introduce the character of Chip Chase, a... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: S.O.S. Dinobots!
Release:
1984
Hoping to use three fossilized dinosaurs to their advantage, the Autobots create... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Season 01
Release:
1984
Season one of the "cartoon commercial" The Transformers begins with the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Kremzeek!
Release:
1985
The Transformers episode "Kremzeek!" made its first American TV appearance on... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Hoist Goes Hollywood
Release:
1985
After rescuing a group of Hollywood stunt men from a real-life perilous... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Golden Lagoon
Release:
1985
During a forest battle with the Decepticons, Beachcomber and Thrust become... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Enter the Nightbird
Release:
1985
A Japanese scientist creates an experimental female ninja robot named Nightbird.... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Dinobot Island, Part 2
Release:
1985
In episode two of the two-part "Dinobot Island," the Decepticons foul up the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Dinobot Island, Part 1
Release:
1985
In episode one of this two-part Transformers adventure, Powerglide and Bumblebee... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2
Release:
1985
In part two of "Desertion of the Dinobots," the titular Transformers are still... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1
Release:
1985
In part one of "Desertion of the Dinobots," the Autobots are in dire need of... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Cosmic Rust
Release:
1985
The good news is that the Decepticons are dying of a plague brought about by... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: City of Steel
Release:
1985
Taking charge of New York City, Megatron rechristens the metropolis as New... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Child's Play
Release:
1985
A freak accident transports a group of Autobots and Decepticons to an alien... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Changing Gears
Release:
1985
The irascible Gears' attitude problem is unexpectedly removed by Megaton.... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Blaster Blues
Release:
1985
Megatron disrupts all communications on earth by utilizing a radio-jamming... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Autobot Spike
Release:
1985
Season two of Transformers commenced with "Autbot Spike," written by "Donald F.... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Auto-Bop
Release:
1985
The Decepticons go into the nightclub business, not for monetary reasons but as... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Auto-Berserk
Release:
1985
Red Alert's already fragile mental state is shattered when his circuitry is... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Attack of the Autobots
Release:
1985
Through the simple expedient of tampering with their rechargers, Megatron... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Atlantis Arise
Release:
1985
The Decepticons discover the lost city of Atlantis, here called Sub-Atlantica... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Aerial Assault
Release:
1985
The Aerialbots become involved in a Middle Eastern power coup fomented by the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: A Prime Problem
Release:
1985
The problem alluded to in the title of this episode is the handiwork of... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court
Release:
1985
When the Decepticons are chased into a cave by the Autobots, both sets of... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: War Dawn
Release:
1985
Having arrived on Cybertron to prevent Megatron from carrying out his latest... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Triple Take-Over
Release:
1985
In a bold power play, Astrotrain and Blitzwing take over the Decepticons by... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Trans-Europe Express
Release:
1985
The title of this Transformers episode refers to a cross-continental auto race... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Traitor
Release:
1985
Could Mirage be working on behalf of the Decepticons? Cliffjumper thinks so,... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Secret of Omega Supreme
Release:
1985
As Optimus Prime listens intently, Omega Supreme recalls his tenure as guardian... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Search for Alpha Trion
Release:
1985
A band of female Autobots, led by Elita-1, have been raiding the Decepticon... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Master Builders
Release:
1985
Grapple's pride over designing a solar energy tower is dampened when Optimus... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Machine Rebellion
Release:
1985
The human scientists at Quantum Island create a supercomputer called Torq III.... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2
Release:
1985
In the conclusion of the two-part "The Key to Vector Sigma," the Autobots... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1
Release:
1985
The titular Vector Sigma is a computer from the planet Alpatrian. Inasmuch as... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Insecticon Syndrome
Release:
1985
Attempting to stop the Insecticons from destroying a forest, the Autobots are... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Immobilizer
Release:
1985
Wheeljack invents the Immobilizer, a weapon which, true to its name, has the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The God Gambit
Release:
1985
This Transfomers adventure begins on Titan, one of the larger moons of Saturn.... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Girl Who Loved Powerglide
Release:
1985
Spoiled teenage heiress Astroria Waldorf is rescued from the Decepticons by... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Gambler
Release:
1985
A follow-up to the previous Transformers episode "Child's Play," "The Gamblers"... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Core
Release:
1985
The title of this Transfomers episode refers to the center of the Earth, a... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Autobot Run
Release:
1985
During a charity race, Megatron uses a transfixion ray to trap the Autobots in... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Sea Change
Release:
1985
On a Decepticon-controlled planet, Seaspray falls in love with a beautiful... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Quest For Survival
Release:
1985
Once again, the Insecticons are wreaking havoc upon the earth. Endeavoring to... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Prime Target
Release:
1985
Written by "Flint Dille" and Buzz Dixon, "Prime Target" was Transformers' spin... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Microbots
Release:
1985
Chronologically, "Microbots" is supposed to follow the Transformers episode "The... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2
Release:
1985
Banished from Earth as a result of phony videotaped evidence, the Autobots are... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1
Release:
1985
Written by "Donald F. Glut", the two-part Tranformers episode "Megatron's Master... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Masquerade
Release:
1985
The Autobots are finally successful in capturing the Stunticons and imprisoning... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Make Tracks
Release:
1985
Tracks' abilities to communicate and transform are damaged when he is stolen by... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Season 02
Release:
1985
The robotic cartoon adventure series The Transformers begins its second season... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Grimlock's New Brain
Release:
1986
While attempting to sabotage the Autobots' new energy source, Galvatron infects... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Ghost in the Machine
Release:
1986
Still seeking a new body, the ghost of Starscream reactivates the head of... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Forever is a Long Time Coming
Release:
1986
Building a chronal-energy window, the Quintessons are able to journey back in... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Fight or Flee?
Release:
1986
Though intended as an immediate follow-up to the earlier Transformers episodes... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Dark Awakening
Release:
1986
The Autobots are pleasantly surprised to discover that Optimus Prime is not... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Chaos
Release:
1986
Kup and Grimlock lead an Autobot expedition to prevent the Decepticons from... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Carnage in C-Minor
Release:
1986
The Decepticons come across a planet built upon musical technology. Living up to... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Call of the Primitive
Release:
1986
For the benefit of the uninitiated, a "Primitive" is any Transformer with an... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: B.O.T.
Release:
1986
Though not the last second-season Transformers episode to be filmed, "B.O.T."... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Webworld
Release:
1986
Hoping to cure his leader's diseased mind, Cyclonus takes Galvatron to the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Thief in the Night
Release:
1986
Chronologically speaking, the Transformers episode "Thief in the Night" takes... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Ultimate Weapon
Release:
1986
The weapon in question has been invented by Galvatron -- or so he claims when he... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Quintesson Journal
Release:
1986
Chronologically, "The Quintesson Journal" comes after the Transformers episode... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Killing Jar
Release:
1986
Marissa Fairborne, Cyclonus, Ultra Magnus, and Wreck-Gar are captured by the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2
Release:
1986
In the concluding chapter of the five-part Transformers adventure "The Five... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3
Release:
1986
In part three of the five-part Transformers adventure "The Five Faces of... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1
Release:
1986
In keeping with the precedent set by the 1986 Transformers theatrical feature,... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4
Release:
1986
In part four of the five-part Transformers adventure "The Five Faces of... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Face of the Nijika
Release:
1986
While trying to penetrate a Quintesson quadrant, the Decepticons come across a... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Dweller in the Depths
Release:
1986
"The Dweller in the Depths" is a gigantic half-metallic, half-organic leech,... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Burden Hardest to Bear
Release:
1986
The "burden" in this Transformers episode is the one borne by Rodimus, who is... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Big Broadcast of 2006
Release:
1986
Hoping to gain control of the Junkions, the Quintesson beam out subliminal radio... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Surprise Party
Release:
1986
In return for past favors, Spike and Carly's son Daniel joins with Autobot... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Starscream's Ghost
Release:
1986
Although the Transformers episode "Starscream's Ghost" chronologically takes... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Starscream's Brigade
Release:
1986
Starscream returns to Cybertron, where he steals the brains of several... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Revenge of Bruticus
Release:
1986
Still thirsting for revenge against Megatron, renegade Decepticon Starscream... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Only Human
Release:
1986
Working in cahoots with Cobra Commander, a human gangster named Drah robs... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Nightmare Planet
Release:
1986
Normally, the fact that Spike and Carly's son Daniel is having nightmares would... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Money is Everything
Release:
1986
Written by Carla and Gerry Conway, this Transformers episode finds the new... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Madman's Paradise
Release:
1986
While preparing a banquet for a visiting dignitary, Spike and Carly thoroughly... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Season 03
Release:
1986
Season three of the cartoon series The Transformers opens with an elaborate... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Movie
Released:
Aug 08, 1986
In this theatrically released chapter of the 1984-1987 syndicated animated... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2
Release:
1987
In part two of "The Return of Optimus Prime," an embittered scientist has... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1
Release:
1987
Transformers' third season came to a close with the two-part adventure "The... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Rebirth, Part 2
Release:
1987
In part two of the three-part "The Rebirth," the Nebulons thwart the Autobots'... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Rebirth, Part 3
Release:
1987
In the conclusion of the three-part Transformers adventure "The Rebirth," the... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: The Rebirth, Part 1
Release:
1987
The original American TV run of Transformers was wrapped up with the three-part... Full Synopsis
The Transformers: Season 04
Release:
1987
The fourth and final season of the original Transformers cartoon series is... Full Synopsis
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