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The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 8.6

The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye poster

Released in 1986, The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye is an animation film directed by John Gibbs, running about 69 minutes.

What it’s about. The Autobots are running low on Energon, they leave their home planet of Cybertron to search for more sources. The Decepticons follow them and attack the Autobot's ship. The ship crashes on Earth and ends up inside a volcano. Millions of years later, Teletran One, the ship's computer activates and revives them. The Decepticons are determined to exploit Earth's resources for their own needs. The Autobots are just as determined to stop them.

Who’s in it. The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye stars Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime / Ironhide, Scatman Crothers as Jazz, Michael Bell as Sideswipe / Prowl and Corey Burton as Sunstreaker / Brawn / Shockwave, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye worth watching?
The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye?
The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye stars Peter Cullen, Scatman Crothers, Michael Bell, Corey Burton and Christopher Collins.
When was The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye released?
The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.