Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a 2011 action adventure film directed by Michael Bay, starring Josh Duhamel, Shia LaBeouf and Tyrese Gibson. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes and earned $1.12 billion worldwide on a $195 million budget. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 34m (154 min)
- Director
- Michael Bay
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $195M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Transformers: Dark of the Moon About?
The premise of Transformers: Dark of the Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Cold War, Sam Witwicky uncovers ancient Cybertronian secrets that draw the Autobots and Decepticons back to Earth. As humanity faces a new threat, Optimus Prime and his allies must navigate complex political tensions and confront a Decepticon plot with potentially catastrophic consequences for the entire world. The fate of Earth hangs in the balance as old alliances are tested and new dangers emerge.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Themes & Keywords
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- weapons fire
- evil robot
- combat
- gunfight
- gun
- flying robot
- advanced technology
- missile attack
- battle axe
- fighter jet
- year 1969
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- optimus prime character
- actor reprises previous role
- camera shot of a woman's legs
- alternate history
- passionate kiss
- hand to hand combat
- sword fight
- axe fight
- epic battle
- brutality
- machismo
- space war
- commando unit
- battlefield
- year 2011
- assault rifle
- long haired woman
- accusation
- blonde woman
- snow adventure
- woman in jeopardy
- decepticon
- conspiracy
- battle
- robot
- extraterrestrial robot
- bumblebee character
- final battle
- warrior
- commando
- surprise during end credits
- epilogue
- fight to the death
- air battle
- explosive
- end of the world scenario
- blood
- sword
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Cast
Josh Duhamel leads the cast, with Shia LaBeouf and Tyrese Gibson. Directed by Michael Bay; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Bay
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Transformers: Dark of the Moon 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
1.9K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon Plot Summary
What happens in Transformers: Dark of the Moon 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 the final days of the Cybertron war, the Ark spacecraft makes a daring escape, helmed by the renowned Autobot leader, Sentinel Prime. This ship carried the technology crucial for defeating the Decepticons and turning the tide of the war; however, it was struck by missiles and ultimately crashed on the moon in 1961, where it remained undetected until NASA’s discovery. John F. Kennedy authorized a mission to investigate in 1969, resulting in the historic Apollo 11 landing.
Full summary
The whole story of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, scene by scene
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Box Office & Budget
Transformers: Dark of the Moon grossed $1.12 billion worldwide on a $195 million budget, 5.8 times what it cost. $352.4 million came from the US and Canada and $771.4 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1B
5.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $352.4M
- International
- $771.4M
- Budget
- $195M
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Awards & Nominations
Transformers: Dark of the Moon was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 2012.
4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 2012 3 nominations- Nominated Sound Editing
- Nominated Sound Mixing
- Nominated Visual Effects
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
How Well Do You Know Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
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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Who piloted The Ark spacecraft?
Cars in Transformers: Dark of the Moon
122 cars on screen, including the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro and the Peterbilt 379.
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Rosenbauer Panther Main role
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Also Known As
55 alternative titles, including “Transformers 3: O Lado Oculto da Lua” and “Transformers 3”.
- Also known as
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- Transformers 3: O Lado Oculto da Lua
- Transformers 3
- Transformers III: Dark of the Moon (2011)
- Transformers 3: El lado oscuro de la Luna
- 變形金剛3：黑月降臨
- Transformers 3 - resta solo la terra
- Transformers 3 - Die dunkle Seite des Mondes
- Transformers :The Dark Side of the Moon
- Transformeriai 3
- Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon
- Transformers 3: A Hold sötétsége
- Transformers - Dark of the Moon
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- Transformerlar 3
- Transformerlar 3: Oyning qorongʻi tomoni
- Transformers 3 - Dark of the Moon
- 变形金刚3：月黑之时
- Transformers: Temná strana Měsíce
- Robot Đại Chiến 3: Bóng Tối Mặt Trăng
- トランスフォーマー／ダークサイド・ムーン：2011
- 变形金刚3：黑月降临
- Transformers: Vùng Tối Của Mặt Trăng
- Transformers 3: Ay'ın Karanlık Yüzü
- Transformers 3：Dark Of The Moon
- Transformers 3: Ay'ın Qaranlıq Üzü
- 트랜스포머 3
- Transformers: Partea întunecată a Lunii
- 變形金剛：黑月降臨
- 트랜스포머: 달의 어둠
- 트랜스포머 3: 달의 어둠
- Трансформеры 3: Тёмная Сторона Луны
- Transformers 3 : La Face cachée de la Lune
- Transformers: Ay'ın Karanlık Yüzü
- Transformers 3: Kuun pimeä puoli
- Transformers: Po Ciemnej Stronie Księżyca
- Transformers: El lado oscuro de la luna
- 变形金刚：月黑之时
- Transformers 3.
- ทรานส์ฟอร์เมอร์ส 3 : ดาร์ค ออฟ เดอะ มูน
- רובוטריקים 3: אפלת הירח
- Transformers: Bóng Tối Mặt Trăng
- Трансформерси: Тамна страна месеца
- トランスフォーマー／ダークサイド・ムーン
- Трансформърс: Тъмната страна на луната
- Трансформери 3
- Transformers: O Lado Oculto da Lua
- 變形金剛3
- تبدیل شوندگان: تاریکی ماه
- Transformeriai: Tamsioji Mėnulio pusė
- Transformerlar: Oyning zulmat tomoni
- Transformerji 3: Temna stran meseca
- Transformeri 3: Mēness tumšā puse
- المتحولون: الجانب المظلم للقمر, ტრანსფორმერები: მთვარის ბნელი მხარე
- Transformers: El costat fosc de la Lluna
- Transformeri: Tamna strana Mjeseca
- ट्राँसफॉर्मर्स: चांद का अंधेरा
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was Transformers: Dark of the Moon released?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon was released on June 29, 2011.
Who directed Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon was directed by Michael Bay.
More films by Michael Bay Who is in the cast of Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon stars Josh Duhamel, Shia LaBeouf and Tyrese Gibson, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Transformers: Dark of the Moon make at the box office?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon grossed $1.12 billion worldwide ($352.4 million domestic, $771.4 million international) on a budget of $195 million.
How is Transformers: Dark of the Moon rated?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was Transformers: Dark of the Moon nominated for any awards?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Transformers: Dark of the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Transformers: Dark of the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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