Transformers (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6.8

Transformers poster

Released in 2007, Transformers is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Michael Bay, running about 143 minutes. “Their war. Our world.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots – the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Sam holds the clue to unimaginable power and the Decepticons will stop at nothing to retrieve it.

Who’s in it. Transformers stars Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes, Josh Duhamel as Captain Lennox and Tyrese Gibson as USAF Tech Sergeant Epps, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Transformers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $709.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transformers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Transformers 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 Transformers (2007)?
In US, Transformers is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Transformers worth watching?
Transformers holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Transformers?
Transformers stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and Rachael Taylor.
When was Transformers released?
Transformers was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.