RoboCop 1987
“Part man, part machine, all cop.”
What is RoboCop?
The film is set in a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit. A corporation, Omni Consumer Products, wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 17, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Orion Pictures, Jon Davison Productions
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $53,424,681
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
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Overview
The film is set in a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit. A corporation, Omni Consumer Products, wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. As part of this contract, the corporation tests their crime-eradicating cyborgs by leading a street cop into an armed confrontation with a crime lord. The corporation uses the crime lord's body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. The cyborg, later referred to as RoboCop, learns of the company's plans and turns on his masters. The film is an action, thriller, and science fiction movie, released in 1987.
Should you watch it?
“A Detroit cop becomes a chrome‑clad enforcer in a city overrun by crime.”
- Sharp satire of corporate greed
- Visually striking cyber‑punk action
- Peter Weller’s iconic performance
- Graphic violence and strong language may deter sensitive viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty sci‑fi action with dark humor.
The film contains graphic violence and strong language, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed RoboCop?
Paul Verhoeven directed the 1987 film.
Who plays the lead role?
Peter Weller stars as police officer Alex Murphy.
What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as action, thriller, and science‑fiction.
Where is the story set?
The film is set in a near‑future, crime‑ridden Detroit.
What themes does RoboCop explore?
It satirizes corporate greed and consumerist culture within a dystopian setting.