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RoboCop

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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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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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Scott Hettrick Kansas City Star Sep 23
"Robocop" is the top gun. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gabriel 09/29/2021 Thanks for bringing back this classic! See more 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 See more 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. See more Ray M @Razor59 Jan 22 One of the great Sci Fi films of our time. See more 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!! See more La Familia 0 @MarceloNino Dec 21 The world most visceral rigester ever done! Nothing can reach this movie, in any instance! See more Read all reviews
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Paul Verhoeven

Director

Peter Weller

Officer Alex J. Murphy

Nancy Allen

Officer Anne Lewis

Ronny Cox

Dick Jones

Dan O'Herlihy

The Old Man

Kurtwood Smith

Clarence Boddicker

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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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