---
title: "Transformers: The Last Knight"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/transformers-the-last-knight-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 335988
imdb_id: "tt3371366"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 154
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 6792
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/transformers-the-last-knight-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Transformers: The Last Knight" is a 2017 film that takes place during a conflict between humans and Transformers. The story revolves around the absence of a key character, Optimus Prime. The film's plot centers around uncovering the hidden history of Transformers on Earth, which holds the key to saving the future. An alliance forms between Cade Yeager, Bumblebee, an English Lord, and an Oxford Professor to save the world. The group's mission is to uncover the secrets of the past in order to ensure a better future for humanity. The film brings together a diverse group of characters in an attempt to prevent a catastrophic outcome. The story is set against the backdrop of a long-standing conflict between humans and Transformers, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unlikely alliance must uncover hidden history to save Earth from a war with Transformers."

### Why Watch
- high-octane action sequences
- expansive lore

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex plot
- long runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence suitable for older audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action-packed, epic, high-stakes, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Bay
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, di Bonaventura Pictures, Ian Bryce Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Wahlberg** as *Cade Yeager*
- **Laura Haddock** as *Viviane Wembly*
- **Peter Cullen** as *Optimus Prime (voice)*
- **Anthony Hopkins** as *Sir Edmund Burton*
- **Erik Aadahl** as *Bumblebee (voice)*
- **Josh Duhamel** as *Colonel William Lennox*
- **Gemma Chan** as *Quintessa*
- **Jim Carter** as *Cogman (voice)*
- **Santiago Cabrera** as *Santos*
- **Isabela Merced** as *Izabella*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Optimus Prime in this film?
The synopsis states that Optimus Prime is gone at the beginning of the story.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows an alliance between Cade Yeager, Bumblebee, an English Lord, and an Oxford Professor.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Humans and Transformers are engaged in a war that threatens the future of the world.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
The plot centers on uncovering the hidden history of Transformers on Earth to secure the future.

### Q: Is this part of a series?
The film is a continuation of the Transformers franchise featuring the character Bumblebee.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*