Robot Jox (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Robot Jox is an action and science fiction film directed by Stuart Gordon, running about 85 minutes. “The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 50 years after a nuclear war, the two superpowers handle territorial disputes in a different way. Each fields a giant robot to fight one-on-one battles in official matches, each piloted by a man inside, known as robot jockeys or jox. The contest for possession of Alaska will be fought by two of the best. The conscientious Achilles fights for the Americans. Opposing him is a Russian, Alexander.
Who’s in it. Robot Jox stars Gary Graham as Achilles, Anne-Marie Johnson as Athena, Paul Koslo as Alexander and Robert Sampson as Commisioner Jameson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Robot Jox has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robot Jox page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robot Jox tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Robot Jox (1989)?
- In US, Robot Jox is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Robot Jox worth watching?
- Robot Jox holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Robot Jox?
- Robot Jox stars Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson, Paul Koslo, Robert Sampson and Danny Kamekona.
- When was Robot Jox released?
- Robot Jox was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.