The War of the Robots (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1978, The War of the Robots is an action and science fiction film directed by Alfonso Brescia, running about 99 minutes. “Hostile Alien Cyborgs in a Battle for the Universe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alien civilization, which facing eminent extinction, kidnaps two famous genetic scientists from Earth. A troop of soldiers is dispatched to combat the humanoid robots and rescue the victims.
Who’s in it. The War of the Robots stars Antonio Sabàto as Captain John Boyd, Yanti Somer as Julie, Malisa Longo as Lois and Patrizia Gori as Trissa Crew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The War of the Robots has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War of the Robots page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War of the Robots 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 The War of the Robots (1978)?
- In US, The War of the Robots is available to stream on Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War of the Robots worth watching?
- The War of the Robots holds an audience score of 3.0 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 The War of the Robots?
- The War of the Robots stars Antonio Sabàto, Yanti Somer, Malisa Longo, Patrizia Gori and Giacomo Rossi Stuart.
- When was The War of the Robots released?
- The War of the Robots was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.