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RoboCop

1987·Movie
1h 42min·R
IMDb7.6Metacritic708.3Rotten Tomatoes84%84%

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuMGM+KanopyHoopla

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

The future, society, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Part man, part machine, all cop.

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.
Dystopian Sci-FiUltra-Violent ActionCorporate SatireBody HorrorCult ClassicCyberpunkGrittyDark HumorIdentity Crisis

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Verhoeven, Mark Goldblatt, David B. Householter
Written by:
Edward Neumeier, Michael Miner
Produced by:
Charles Newirth, Phil Tippett, Edward Neumeier
Composed by:
Basil Poledouris, James Christopher, Stephen Hunter Flick

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about RoboCop

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Where can I stream RoboCop legally?

PrimeThe RokuMGM+KanopyHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

RoboCop is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is RoboCop worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is RoboCop rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is RoboCop?

1 h 42 min

RoboCop runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on RoboCop?

Critics77
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see RoboCop much the same way.

Was RoboCop a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$53 million

Yes. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $53 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What language is RoboCop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch RoboCop?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for RoboCop in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does RoboCop use?

Dub-Induced Plot HoleDidn't Think This ThroughOrphaned PunchlineChekhov's GunCreator CameoBathroom Stall of Overheard InsultsPet RatInstant Death BulletRule of CoolPre-Asskicking One-LinerBookendsMoney Is Not Powerand 348 more

TV Tropes lists 360 storytelling tropes for RoboCop, including Dub-Induced Plot Hole, Didn't Think This Through, Orphaned Punchline.