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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

2011Movie2 h 34 minPG-13

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic425.9Rotten Tomatoes35%55%

An epic, pulse-pounding action movie about war and the future, with standout sound design.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

Be afraid of the dark.

The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action
  • Giant Robot Warfare
  • Explosive Blockbuster
  • Sci-Fi Spectacle
  • Earth vs. Aliens
  • Military Thriller
  • Visual Effects Showcase
  • Franchise Extravaganza
  • Kinetic Filmmaking

Cast

24 of 89

Crew

Directed by
Michael Bay
Written by
Ehren Kruger
Produced by
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy
Music by
Steve Jablonsky

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 28, 2011 · 2 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
June 28, 2011
Runtime
2 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$195 million
Box office
$1.1 billion
Available in
121 countries

Tropes

More Dakka, Author Appeal, Fantastic Racism +9

  • More Dakka
  • Author Appeal
  • Fantastic Racism
  • Properly Paranoid
  • Dude, Where's My Respect?
  • Fallen Hero
  • Suddenly Speaking
  • No Endor Holocaust
  • Don't Make Me Destroy You
  • Ship Sinking
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • Family-Unfriendly Death

12 of 221 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Transformers: Dark of the Moon?"

Questions about Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Transformers: Dark of the Moon?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaYouTube TVStarz

In the United States, Transformers: Dark of the Moon streams on Paramount+, YouTube TV, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 98 other countries.

Is Transformers: Dark of the Moon worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Transformers: Dark of the Moon okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Transformers: Dark of the Moon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Transformers: Dark of the Moon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Transformers: Dark of the Moon a box office hit?

Budget$195 million
Box office$1.1 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $195 million to make and earned $1.1 billion worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.