Robot Overlords (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2014, Robot Overlords is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jon Wright, running about 90 minutes. “Mankind May Fall. Heroes Will Rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Earth has been conquered by robots from another galaxy and the human survivors must stay in their homes, or risk incineration.
Who’s in it. Robot Overlords stars Ben Kingsley as Robin Smythe, Gillian Anderson as Kate, Callan McAuliffe as Sean Flynn and Ella Hunt as Alexandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Robot Overlords has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robot Overlords page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robot Overlords 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 Robot Overlords (2014)?
- In GB, Robot Overlords is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Robot Overlords worth watching?
- Robot Overlords holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Robot Overlords?
- Robot Overlords stars Ben Kingsley, Gillian Anderson, Callan McAuliffe, Ella Hunt and Milo Parker.
- When was Robot Overlords released?
- Robot Overlords was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.