Challenge of the GoBots (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, Challenge of the GoBots is an animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Challenge of the GoBots is an American animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera, based on the Gobots toy-line released from Tonka. The show originally debuted in animated form as a five-part miniseries, which aired in syndication from October 29 - November 2, 1984. A regular series followed the next year, premiering on September 16, 1985 as part of the new weekday/weekend morning programming block called The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. The series was later rerun on the USA Cartoon Express.
Who’s in it. Challenge of the GoBots stars B.J. Ward, Phil Hartman, Brock Peters and Frank Welker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Challenge of the GoBots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Challenge of the GoBots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Challenge of the GoBots tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Challenge of the GoBots (1984)?
- In US, Challenge of the GoBots 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 Challenge of the GoBots worth watching?
- Challenge of the GoBots holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Challenge of the GoBots?
- Challenge of the GoBots stars B.J. Ward, Phil Hartman, Brock Peters, Frank Welker and Peter Cullen.
- When was Challenge of the GoBots released?
- Challenge of the GoBots was released in 1984.