RoboCop (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 1987, RoboCop is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 102 minutes. “Part man. Part machine. All cop. The future of law enforcement.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. RoboCop stars Peter Weller as Officer Alex J. Murphy / RoboCop, Nancy Allen as Officer Anne Lewis, Ronny Cox as Dick Jones and Kurtwood Smith as Clarence Boddicker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, RoboCop has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $53.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch RoboCop page.
If you liked it. Fans of RoboCop 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 RoboCop (1987)?
- In US, RoboCop is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is RoboCop worth watching?
- RoboCop holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in RoboCop?
- RoboCop stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith and Miguel Ferrer.
- When was RoboCop released?
- RoboCop was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.
