R.O.T.O.R. (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, R.O.T.O.R. is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Cullen Blaine, running about 90 minutes. “Judge, Jury, and Executioner.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Robotic Officer Tactical Operation Research. A prototype robot intended for crime combat escapes from the development lab and goes on a killing rampage.
Who’s in it. R.O.T.O.R. stars Margaret Trigg as Sonya, Richard Gesswein as Coldyron, Jayne Smith as Dr. Steele and James Cole as Greg Hutchins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, R.O.T.O.R. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch R.O.T.O.R. page.
If you liked it. Fans of R.O.T.O.R. 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 R.O.T.O.R. (1987)?
- In US, R.O.T.O.R. is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is R.O.T.O.R. worth watching?
- R.O.T.O.R. holds an audience score of 4.0 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 R.O.T.O.R.?
- R.O.T.O.R. stars Margaret Trigg, Richard Gesswein, Jayne Smith, James Cole and Stan Moore.