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RoboCop

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Crime, Sci-Fi), release year 1987, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of RoboCop

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Crime, Sci-Fi), release year 1987, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1987
  • Released 17 Jul 1987
  • Runtime 102 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.6/10 from 306,168 votes
  • Metascore 70/100
  • Genres Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy

Direction and writing

Directed by: Paul Verhoeven

Written by: Edward Neumeier, Michael Miner

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 11 wins & 13 nominations total

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