Movies Like Robot Wars (1993)

Robot Wars is a 1993 action, science fiction, thriller film from Albert Band with a MovieMagicScore of 3.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Gridman Universe and Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars.

Action Science Fiction Thriller

Gridman Universe

2023

Yuta Hibiki finds himself drawing Gridman, who he seems to have missing memories of. Now in his second year at Tsutsujidai High School, Yuta decides it's time to confess his feelings for Rikka. But their peaceful days would come to a end as Gridman suddenly returns with a warning: "The balance of this world is collapsing."

8.0

MagicScore

Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars

2009

Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity's increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy. The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again!

7.9

MagicScore

Mazinger Z: Infinity

2017

When the evil Dr. Hell attacks the Earth, the mighty giant mecha Mazinger Z is formed to stop him.

6.9

MagicScore

BraveStorm

2017

In the year 2050, mankind is extinct. The last survivors travel back in time to stop the invader, Killgis, aided by roboticist Kenichiro Kurenai. When they arrive at the past, they start to build a giant robot, Red Baron, and the pilot of the Red Baron races against time aided by reinforced humans to identify the alien in a fierce battle which starts in Tokyo for the survival of Earth. This is a re-imagining of the 1970s TV series' "Silver Kamen" and "Super Robot Red Baron".

4.5

MagicScore

Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End

2008

Simon and Kamina live in an underground city monitored by the village chief. When Simon stumbles upon an artifact and beastmen invade from the surface, Simon and Kamina rebel against them.

7.6

MagicScore

Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Decisive Battle! The Great Sea Monster

1976

A giant sea monster known as Dragonsaurus has emerged from out of nowhere, terrorizing the depths of the oceans. Great Mazinger, Grendizer and the Getter Robo G team join forces to combat the new threat. But their task becomes more complicated when Dragonsaurus swallows up Boss Borot and makes its way towards Tokyo. Source: ANN

6.0

MagicScore

Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell

1995

After a surprise phone call interrupts his daily workout, beefy body builder Naoto agrees to meet his photojournalist ex-girlfriend to help with her research on haunted houses. Accompanied by a professional psychic, they visit an abandoned house once owned by Naoto's father. But inside the house a dark secret lingers and they find themselves trapped and tormented by a relentless ghost with a 30 year grudge.

6.8

MagicScore

The Lego Ninjago Movie

2017

Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home of Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors using their skill and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy....high school.

6.5

MagicScore

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

2000

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

7.3

MagicScore

#10

Promare

2019

Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

Looper

2012

In the year 2044, time travel has not yet been invented but in 30 years it will have been. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target into the past where a looper, a hired gun, like Joe is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

6.9

MagicScore

#12

The Book of Eli

2010

A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.

6.8

MagicScore

#13

2048: Nowhere to Run

2017

“2048: Nowhere to Run” takes place one year before the events of Blade Runner 2049. The short film focuses on Sapper, a man who is trying to make it through life day-by-day without turning back to his old ways. We’re introduced to both the gentle nature of Sapper and the violence he’s capable of when set off.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

Mazinger Z vs. Devilman

1973

Mazinger Z vs. Devilman is a 1973 animated movie that crossed over two then-popular Anime series, both of which were created by Manga artist Go Nagai. While fighting with some of his enemies Mazinger Z inadvertently knocks them into a volcano, where they crash into the prison of the Satan race and release Phoenix Jenny! Dr. Hell, learning of this, frees the rest of the Satan race and teams up with them to defeat Mazinger Z, and their ability to fly proves to be too much for our hero. Meanwhile, Devilman is also individually fighting the members of the Satan race, but their combined power is too much for him as well; can Mazinger and Devilman put aside their differences and team up to defeat Dr. Hell and the Satan race?

5.5

MagicScore

#15

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Darth Maul Returns

2012

A decade after being nearly destroyed by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Maul is resurrected and joins forces with his Nightbrother brother, Savage Opress, seeking revenge. They form alliances, target Obi-Wan Kenobi, and spread terror across the galaxy. The story culminates in a confrontation with Obi-Wan, with Maul and Savage also recruiting Hondo Ohnaka and his pirates.

7.7

MagicScore

#16

Ready Player One

2018

When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.

7.6

MagicScore

#17

Time to Hunt

2020

Four young men want to leave their dystopian world behind and go to a distant paradise to execute a money robbery, a daring act that will have unexpected consequences.

7.2

MagicScore

#18

Automata

2014

Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation, routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity.

5.9

MagicScore

#19

Killer Tomatoes Eat France!

1992

After being busted out of jail by his tomatoes, Professor Mortimer Gangreen begins a new plot to take over the world by inserting his hapless lackey Igor into the throne of the King of France.

5.5

MagicScore

#20

The Last Days on Mars

2013

On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claim all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples. But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses and he falls into a deep crevice. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes, they start to suspect that the life-form they have discovered is not without danger.

5.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Robot Wars?

The top films similar to Robot Wars by MovieMagicScore are Gridman Universe (8.0), Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars (7.9), Mazinger Z: Infinity (6.9). Each shares action/science fiction/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Robot Wars worth watching?

Robot Wars holds a MovieMagicScore of 3.9/10 from 38 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Robot Wars?

Robot Wars (1993) is a action, science fiction, thriller film directed by Albert Band, starring Don Michael Paul, Barbara Crampton, James Staley.

Where can I find more recommendations like Robot Wars?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more action recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Robot Wars

This ranked list pairs Robot Wars (1993), a action and science fiction and thriller film from Albert Band, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Don Michael Paul 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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