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Robot Jox

1990Movie1 h 25 minPG

45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes40%43%

A pulse-pounding, violent sci-fi movie about the future and war.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.

50 years after a nuclear war, the two superpowers handle territorial disputes in a different way. Each fields a giant robot to fight one-on-one battles in official matches, each piloted by a man inside, known as robot jockeys or jox. The contest for possession of Alaska will be fought by two of the best. The conscientious Achilles fights for the Americans. Opposing him is a Russian, Alexander.

Feels like

  • Giant Robot Combat
  • Post-Nuclear War
  • Futuristic Warfare
  • Man vs. Machine
  • Action-Packed
  • Dystopian
  • Testosterone-Fueled
  • Retro Sci-Fi

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Stuart Gordon
Written by
Stuart Gordon, Joe Haldeman
Produced by
Albert Band
Music by
Frédéric Talgorn

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Facts

November 21, 1990 · 1 h 25 min · PG

Released
November 21, 1990
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Tank-Tread Mecha, Luck-Based Mission, From Bad to Worse +9

  • Tank-Tread Mecha
  • Luck-Based Mission
  • From Bad to Worse
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Transforming Mecha
  • Taking You with Me
  • The Artifact
  • Attack Its Weak Point
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • No Ending
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Hoist by His Own Petard

12 of 87 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Robot Jox?"

Questions about Robot Jox

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Robot Jox?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Robot Jox streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Robot Jox worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%).

Is Robot Jox okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Robot Jox?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Robot Jox use?

Tank-Tread MechaLuck-Based MissionFrom Bad to WorseWorthy OpponentTransforming MechaTaking You with MeThe ArtifactAttack Its Weak PointOnly Known by Their NicknameNo EndingEven Evil Has StandardsHoist by His Own Petardand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 tropes for it, including Tank-Tread Mecha, Luck-Based Mission, and From Bad to Worse.