Movies Like The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

The Transformers: The Movie is a 1986 action, adventure, animation, family, science fiction film from Nelson Shin with a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Transformers and PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie.

Action Adventure Animation Family Science Fiction

Transformers

2007

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.

6.8

MagicScore

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

2026

The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.

7.5

MagicScore

Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix

2007

After a battle with Dr. Animo in a power plant, Ben notices something strange is happening with the Omnitrix but doesn't tell anyone. Tetrax arrives and tells them the Omnitrix is broadcasting a self-destruct signal. Tetrax and Ben go to find the creator of the Omnitrix to fix it before it destroys itself and the universe along with it. Gwen stows away to help her cousin.

7.4

MagicScore

Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

2012

Based on the original animated series Ben 10. Ben becomes targeted by an evil Mechamorph Warrior, named "Retaliator," who mistakenly blames Ben for something he did not do and attempts to destroy all aliens.

6.5

MagicScore

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

2021

After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.

6.5

MagicScore

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2001

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him to lead all the children of the world to rescue their parents.

6.1

MagicScore

Ben 10 : Alien Swarm

2009

Ben and a mysterious girl from his past must prevent an alien threat from destroying the world.

6.1

MagicScore

Ben 10: Race Against Time

2008

Ben, Gwen, and Max must stop an extraterrestrial who plans to open a gateway that leads to an alien invasion.

5.8

MagicScore

Big Hero 6

2014

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

7.7

MagicScore

#10

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

2014

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.

7.3

MagicScore

#11

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

2023

When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up with a powerful faction known as the Maximals. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, humans Noah and Elena will do whatever it takes to help the Transformers as they engage in the ultimate battle to save Earth.

7.2

MagicScore

#12

Bumblebee

2018

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.

6.7

MagicScore

#13

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

2009

Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers' war.

6.2

MagicScore

#14

Transformers: The Last Knight

2017

Humans and Transformers are at war. Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager; Bumblebee; an English Lord; and an Oxford Professor.

6.1

MagicScore

#15

Transformers: Age of Extinction

2014

As humanity picks up the pieces after the battle of Chicago, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history…while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from Cade Yeager, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet.

6.0

MagicScore

#16

JUNG_E

2023

On an uninhabitable 22nd-century Earth, the outcome of a civil war hinges on cloning the brain of an elite soldier to create a robot mercenary.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

Oldboy

2003

With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.

8.2

MagicScore

#18

Superpower

2023

Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman’s documentary, shot just before and after Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022, and featuring several interviews with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

5.6

MagicScore

#19

Ejen Ali: The Movie

2019

As MATA seeks to upgrade its gadget for all agents, Ali embarks on a mission to stop a plot against Cyberaya but begins to question his loyalty.

8.3

MagicScore

#20

Ben 10 vs. the Universe: The Movie

2020

A blast from Ben's past returns to do double the damage on Team Tennyson and planet Earth itself, forcing Ben to go interstellar to save the day. Based on the 2016 reboot.

7.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Transformers: The Movie?

The top films similar to The Transformers: The Movie by MovieMagicScore are Transformers (6.8), PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (7.5), Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix (7.4). Each shares action/adventure/animation/family/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Transformers: The Movie worth watching?

The Transformers: The Movie holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10 from 628 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Transformers: The Movie?

The Transformers: The Movie (1986) is a action, adventure, animation, family, science fiction film directed by Nelson Shin, starring Judd Nelson, Peter Cullen, Frank Welker.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Transformers: The Movie?

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About movies like The Transformers: The Movie

This ranked list pairs The Transformers: The Movie (1986), a action and adventure and animation and family and science fiction film from Nelson Shin, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Judd Nelson take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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