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GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords (1986): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords (1986) movie poster

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords is a 1986 action adventure film directed by Alan Zaslove and Don Lusk, starring Roddy McDowall, Margot Kidder and Telly Savalas. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb rating
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
worldwide gross
$1.3M
Metascore
30
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GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords About?

The premise of GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A call for help summons the transforming GoBots to defend Solitaire's world. They must confront the tyrannical Rock Lord Magmar and his forces, who are joined by treacherous Renegades. The GoBots utilize their unique abilities in a battle against overwhelming odds, striving to overcome the challenges and protect Solitaire and her realm from Magmar's destructive reign.

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords Themes & Keywords

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  • battle
  • alien robot
  • alien
  • planet
  • hasbro
  • cartoon
  • robot
  • transformer
  • hanna barbera
  • transforming robot
  • sequel
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Cast & crew

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords Cast

Roddy McDowall leads the cast, with Margot Kidder and Telly Savalas. Directed by Alan Zaslove, Don Lusk and Ray Patterson; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from the Directors of GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords

More films directed by the directors of GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords: The Return of Jafar, Flintstone Family Christmas, Jonny’s Golden Quest and Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream.

Ratings

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

Plot

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords Plot Summary

What happens in GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the Guardian GoBots strive to restore their home planet, Gobotron, an enigmatic craft unexpectedly crashes onto the desolate surface. Undeterred, Leader-1, along with Turbo and Scooter, delves into the mystery, only to encounter two intriguing transforming robotic beings - Solitaire and her devoted valet Nuggit. These visitors, imbued with protosaur essences, have traveled from an alien world, Quartex, seeking the Guardians’ help against the malevolent Rock Lord Magmar.

Magmar’s wicked intent centers on annihilating his compatriots, the Rock Lords, to absorb their power sceptres and amplify his own strength. Inspired by Solitaire’s desperation, the Guardian GoBots readily commit to aiding her, yet remain oblivious to the shadow of the Renegade Fitor, monitoring their every move.

Full summary

The whole story of GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords, scene by scene

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Box office

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords Box Office

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

1986 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

US & Canada
$1.3M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords?

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Who are the two enigmatic robotic rocks that the GoBots discover?

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FAQ

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords, each answered in a sentence.

How long is GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords?

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords released?

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords was released on March 21, 1986.

Who directed GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords?

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords was directed by Alan Zaslove, Don Lusk and Ray Patterson.

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Who is in the cast of GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords?

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords stars Roddy McDowall, Margot Kidder and Telly Savalas, among 10 credited actors.

How much did GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords make at the box office?

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

How is GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords rated?

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords have a post-credit scene?

No. GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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