RoboCop

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RoboCop

R

1987

1h 42m

Sci-Fi

Action

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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 (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) 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.

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Critics Consensus

While over-the-top and gory, Robocop is also a surprisingly smart sci-fi flick that uses ultraviolence to disguise its satire of American culture.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

08/24/2022

4/4

Peter Weller’s work as slain police officer Alex Murphy, and then as unstoppable law enforcement titan RoboCop, is a thing of peerless beauty.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

07/18/2022

While those whose tastes don’t include the spectacle of large machines noisily blasting at each other are not likely to be enticed by Robocop, this shocked look at the urban future should engage and crank up action fans.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

05/18/2022

5/5

RoboCop was obviously inspired by that other 80s classic, The Terminator – but The Terminator didn’t have this sophisticated, subversive element.

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Scott Hettrick

Kansas City Star

Sep 23

"Robocop" is the top gun.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 12

4/5

The rare instance in which silly sci-fi '80s schlock actually holds up, thanks to the social commentary only Paul Verhoeven can provide.

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

05/27/2024

5/5

Paul Verhoeven's deeply satirical take on the sci-fi dystopia genre was as much about making fun of ourselves as delivering ultra-violent thrills.

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Gabriel

09/29/2021

Thanks for bringing back this classic!

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Joseph V

09/29/2021

Never seen this movie till now. Really enjoyed it and glad that it was brought back for a Tuesday night classic

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Ash W.

@AshWill 2d

One of the best scifi movies of all time in my opinion. I have always loved robocop since it came out when I was 7. Probably shouldn't have been allowed to watch it, but I had a cool dad. I had all the toys and a robocop lunch box when I was in 4th grade.

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Ray M

@Razor59 Jan 22

One of the great Sci Fi films of our time.

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vid g

@vidguy20 Dec 26

This movie is a fucking masterpiece! It's dark, its gory, its awesome! One of the best sci-fi movies I've ever seen!!

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La Familia 0

@MarceloNino Dec 21

The world most visceral rigester ever done! Nothing can reach this movie, in any instance!

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Synopsis

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 (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) 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.

Director: Paul Verhoeven
Producer: Arne Schmidt
Screenwriter: Edward Neumeier, Michael Miner
Distributor: Orion Pictures, Criterion Collection, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Orion Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 17, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $49.7M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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