MyCinema has not rated RoboCop for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch RoboCop in the US?

RoboCop streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

RoboCop runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Is RoboCop suitable for kids?

RoboCop is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19871h 42mAction / Thriller / Science Fiction

RoboCop

Name: RoboCop
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1987-07-17
Duration: 102 min

Part man, part machine, all cop.

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

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RoboCop at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and science fiction.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 4 free · 7 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 7 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 6,010 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch RoboCop tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 6,010 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about RoboCop

Is RoboCop scary?: MyCinema has not rated RoboCop for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch RoboCop in the US?: RoboCop streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is RoboCop?: RoboCop runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is RoboCop suitable for kids?: RoboCop is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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RoboCop 2

1990, 1h 57m

After a successful deployment of the RoboCop Law Enforcement unit, OCP sees its goal of urban pacification come closer and closer, but as this develops, a new narcotic known as "Nuke" invades the streets led by God-delirious leader Cane. As this menace grows, it may prove to be too much for Murphy to handle. OCP tries to replicate the success of the first unit, but ends up with failed prototypes with suicidal issues... until Dr. Faxx, a scientist straying away from OCP's path, uses Cane as the new subject for the RoboCop 2 project, a living God.

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