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RoboCop

"Part man, part machine, all cop."

July 17, 1987 1h 42m 7.4/10 (5,541 votes)

Originally released in 1987. RoboCop is a action/thriller film. directed by Paul Verhoeven.

Starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, and Dan O'Herlihy

Synopsis

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 17, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (5,541 votes)
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Budget $13M Production budget
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Box Office $53.4M 4.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$13,000,000
Revenue
$53,424,681

Production Companies

  • Orion Pictures
  • Jon Davison Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RoboCop about?

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the ...

Who directed RoboCop?

RoboCop was directed by Paul Verhoeven.

How long is RoboCop?

RoboCop has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was RoboCop released?

RoboCop was released on July 17, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in RoboCop?

The main cast of RoboCop includes Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith.

Is RoboCop worth watching?

RoboCop has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 5,541 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.