Robot Wars (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1993, Robot Wars is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Albert Band, running about 67 minutes. “First There Was ROBOT JOX...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the year 2041, the rebel Centros are a plague to the survivors of the great toxic gas scare of 1993. A renegade Megarobot pilot and an archaeologist must team up (despite personal differences, a reluctant romance, and official pressure to cease and desist) to thwart the Centro's attempts to resurrect a hidden Megarobot, with which they can challenge the prevailing order.
Who’s in it. Robot Wars stars Don Michael Paul as Drake, Barbara Crampton as Leda, James Staley as Stumpy and Lisa Rinna as Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Robot Wars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robot Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robot Wars 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 Wars (1993)?
- In US, Robot Wars is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Robot Wars worth watching?
- Robot Wars holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Robot Wars?
- Robot Wars stars Don Michael Paul, Barbara Crampton, James Staley, Lisa Rinna and Danny Kamekona.
- When was Robot Wars released?
- Robot Wars was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.