RoboCop (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
RoboCop is a 2014 action thriller directed by José Padilha, starring Michael Keaton, Gary Oldman and Joel Kinnaman. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $242.7 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- José Padilha
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is RoboCop About?
The premise of RoboCop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a crime-ridden, futuristic Detroit of 2028, the powerful corporation OmniCorp pioneers advanced robotics with the goal of maximizing profits. Their controversial technology raises questions about its application in policing. After police officer Alex Murphy is fatally injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp uses this opportunity to transform him into RoboCop—a cyborg law enforcement officer combining human and machine components. However, OmniCorp fails to account for the enduring presence of Murphy's memories and emotions, which threaten to disrupt their plans.
RoboCop Themes & Keywords
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- murder of a police officer
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- psychotronic film
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- woman wears black lingerie
- die hard scenario
- mgm
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- propaganda
- war propaganda
- jingoism
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RoboCop Cast
Michael Keaton leads the cast, with Gary Oldman and Joel Kinnaman. Directed by José Padilha; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director José Padilha
Also Starring in RoboCop
· 6 moreRoboCop Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave RoboCop 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.4 /5
24 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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RoboCop Plot Summary
What happens in RoboCop 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
In 2028, the powerful multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the forefront of military technology, specializing in robot soldiers to assist the US Military overseas. Despite their success, OmniCorp faces public resistance in marketing their mechanical creations for civilian law enforcement due to the Dreyfus Act. To change this narrative, CEO Raymond Sellars (Michael Keaton) collaborates with scientist Dr. Dennett Norton (Gary Oldman) and his marketing team to develop a product that merges human and machine for law enforcement.
Full summary
The whole story of RoboCop, scene by scene
RoboCop Box Office & Budget
RoboCop grossed $242.7 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $58.6 million came from the US and Canada and $184.1 million (76%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$242.7M
2.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $58.6M
- International
- $184.1M
- Budget
- $100M
RoboCop Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 4 trailers and 7 featurettes.
- Trailer RoboCop - Official International Trailer
- Trailer RoboCop - Official Trailer #2 - In Theaters 2/12/14
- Trailer RoboCop - Official International Trailer #2
- Featurette Meet the New RoboCop Featurette
How Well Do You Know RoboCop?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which corporation is at the center of RoboCop's development?
Cars in RoboCop
45 cars on screen, including the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX and the 2011 Kia Optima.
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Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Main role -
2011 Kia Optima Important role -
2011 Terradyne Gurkha LAPV Important role -
2000 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
RoboCop Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Robokoppu” and “Ji Qi Zhan Jing”.
- Also known as
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- Robokoppu
- Ji Qi Zhan Jing
- RoboCop 4
- RoboCop - A Origem
- RoboCop - Das Verbrechen hat einen neuen Feind
- RoboCop the fourth
- RoboCop 2014
- Cảnh Sát Người Máy
- 鐵甲威龍.2014
- 机械战警
- РобоКоп
- Robotzsaru
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- 로보캅
- โรโบคอป
- רובוקופ
- Robotas policininkas
- ロボコップ
- Robokap
- 機器戰警
- 鐵甲威龍 2014
- Robokops, რობოკოპი
- پلیس آهنی
- Робокап
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RoboCop FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of RoboCop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is RoboCop?
RoboCop runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was RoboCop released?
RoboCop was released on February 12, 2014.
Who directed RoboCop?
RoboCop was directed by José Padilha.
More films by José Padilha Who is in the cast of RoboCop?
RoboCop stars Michael Keaton, Gary Oldman and Joel Kinnaman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did RoboCop make at the box office?
RoboCop grossed $242.7 million worldwide ($58.6 million domestic, $184.1 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is RoboCop rated?
RoboCop has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does RoboCop have a post-credit scene?
No. RoboCop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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