Old Robot Movies

Updated May 1, 2024

Many movies have reported on Old Robot Movies. We gathered 18 of the top ones.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

★★★★

3.4 out of 4 stars

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Rated R

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a science fiction action film directed by James Cameron and a sequel to 1984's The Terminator. In the film, Sarah Connor and her son John Connor have been living in hiding for years, but when the T-1000, a more advanced Terminator model, is sent back in time to kill John, the Connors are aided by a reprogrammed T-800, who must protect John and Sarah from the T-1000. With the help of a friendly scientist, the trio must find a way to stop Skynet from turning the human race into an extinct species. Along the way, they discover the origins of the Terminators and fight to save the future of humanity.

WALL·E (2008)

★★★★

3.4 out of 4 stars

From Andrew Stanton, starring Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard
Rated G

WALL·E is a 2008 American computer-animated science fiction film directed and co-written by Andrew Stanton. The story follows a robot named WALL-E, who is designed to clean up a waste-covered Earth far in the future. He falls in love with another robot named EVE, and follows her into outer space on an adventure that changes the destiny of both his kind and humanity. Along the way, WALL-E discovers his true purpose in life: to love and be loved. The film serves as a commentary on consumerism, corporate greed, and environmental conservation. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $521 million and earning numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

The Terminator (1984)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield
Rated R

The Terminator is a 1984 science-fiction action film directed by James Cameron. It is set in a post-apocalyptic future in which machines have taken over the world. In the movie, an android from the future, the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger), is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), a woman whose son will be the leader of a future human resistance against the machines. In order to save Sarah and her son, a human soldier, Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), is also sent back in time to protect her and keep her safe. The Terminator is relentless in its pursuit and it is up to Kyle and Sarah to defeat it and change the future.

The Iron Giant (1999)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Brad Bird, starring Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel
Rated PG

The Iron Giant is a 1999 animated family film directed by Brad Bird. The story follows a young boy named Hogarth Hughes, who discovers a mysterious giant robot that has crash-landed near his home. With the assistance of a beatnik artist named Dean, Hogarth attempts to protect the Iron Giant from the military forces that want to destroy it. Along the way, Hogarth and the Giant develop a strong bond and Hogarth must ultimately decide whether to save the Giant or let him be destroyed. Along the way, Hogarth learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and sacrificing for the greater good.

Blade Runner (1982)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Ridley Scott, starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos
Rated R

Blade Runner is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, set in a future Los Angeles in 2019. It follows the story of an ex-cop, Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who is hired to hunt down a group of rogue androids known as “replicants” that have escaped from an off-world colony. As Deckard tracks down the replicants, he discovers that they have a secret agenda that could have devastating consequences for humanity. Along the way, he is aided by a scientist, Dr. Eldon Tyrell (Joe Turkel), who creates the replicants, and a beautiful and mysterious replicant, Rachael (Sean Young). Together, they must confront the dark secrets of the future before it is too late.

Ghost in the Shell (1995)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Mamoru Oshii, starring Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Akio Ôtsuka, Kôichi Yamadera
Rated TV-MA

Ghost in the Shell is a 1995 anime film directed by Mamoru Oshii, and based on the manga of the same name. Set in a futuristic city of Japan, the story centers around Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg officer of the covert operations team, Section 9. Major Kusanagi is on a mission to catch the mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master, who hacks into the minds of cybernetic humans. Along the way, she comes to terms with her identity, as she was once a human and is now a cyborg. She also discovers the truth about the Puppet Master, and is forced to make a difficult decision. The film is a mix of action, science fiction, and philosophy, and features a stunningly detailed, cyberpunk-style setting.

RoboCop (1987)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox
Rated R

RoboCop is a 1987 science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Peter Weller as the title character. Set in a crime-ridden Detroit, Michigan, RoboCop centers on a police officer who is brutally murdered and subsequently revived by a powerful corporation to serve as a unique law enforcement entity with superhuman abilities. The film follows his attempt to deal with the psychological impacts of his death and new life while attempting to protect the citizens of Detroit from a dangerous gang of criminals. Along the way, he must also confront his corporate masters, who view him as a product rather than a person. RoboCop is noted for its intense action sequences, dark satirical elements, and exploration of complex themes such as corporate power, corruption, and the nature of humanity.