Characters & Themes
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime (1987) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1987 · 45 mins · English
- Directed by
- Ray Lee, Andy Kim
- Starring
- Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Scatman Crothers, Aron Kincaid, Dan Gilvezan, John Moschitta Jr.
An alien plague corrupts the Transformers, turning them into unstoppable destroyers. The only chance for salvation is to bring back Optimus Prime, who must set aside old rivalries and join former enemies in a desperate quest to retrieve the Matrix of Leadership and prevent Cybertron’s annihilation.
On this page (2)
Characters, themes & setting
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime (1987) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime (1987) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime
Similar movies to Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Transformers: The Last Knight
2017
Transformers
2007
Transformers: Age Of Extinction
2014
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
2023
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
2011
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
2009
The Transformers: The Movie
1986
Transformers One
2024
Transformers: Power of the Primes
1000
Transformers: Armada
1000
Transformers: Energon
1000
Transformers: Beginnings
2007
Every angle
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime (1987) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
- Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime Plot Summary What happens, from the first scene to the last, every twist included.
- Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime Timeline Every key event in chronological order, ideal for flashbacks and time jumps.
- Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime on What's After the Movie Cast and crew, box office, post-credit scenes and more.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app