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4.8 / 10(285 votes)IMDbPG-1320151h 30mUnited Kingdom, Northern Ireland

Robot Overlords

“Mankind may fall. Heroes will rise.”

Synopsis

Earth has been conquered by robots from another galaxy and the human survivors must stay in their homes, or risk incineration.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Robot Overlords UK Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-06

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

London Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 3, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 7, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$21M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jon Wright
Screenplay & Story
Jon Wright, Mark Stay, Paddy Eason, Matt Platts-Mills, Mark Huckerby, Nick Ostler
Original Score
Christian Henson
Original Title
Robot Overlords
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$21M
Production Studios
Umbra Telegraph Pictures, BFI, Northern Ireland Screen, Pinewood Studios, British Film Company, Tempo Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jon Wright

Screenplay & Story

Jon Wright, Mark Stay, Paddy Eason, Matt Platts-Mills, Mark Huckerby, Nick Ostler

Original Score & Music

Christian Henson

Director of Photography

Fraser Taggart, John Marzano, Adam Dale

Film Editing

Matt Platts-Mills

Producers

Justin Garak, Piers Tempest, Ian Flooks, Steve Milne

Department Leadership Roster

Jon Wright

Jon Wright

Writer

Jon Wright

Jon Wright

Director

Fraser Taggart

Fraser Taggart

Director of Photography

Matt Platts-Mills

Editor

Tom McCullagh

Production Design

Mark Stay

Writer

Justin Garak

Producer

Piers Tempest

Producer

Hazel Webb-Crozier

Costume Design

Ian Flooks

Producer

Steve Milne

Producer

Nick Chopping

Stunt Coordinator

Paddy Eason

Visual Effects Supervisor

Christian Henson

Christian Henson

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robot Overlords

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Robot Overlords about?

Earth has been conquered by robots from another galaxy and the human survivors must stay in their homes, or risk incineration.

Who directed Robot Overlords?

Robot Overlords was directed by Jon Wright.

Who stars in Robot Overlords?

The principal cast of Robot Overlords includes Ben Kingsley, Gillian Anderson, Callan McAuliffe, Ella Hunt, Milo Parker.

When was Robot Overlords released and how long is it?

Robot Overlords was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Robot Overlords?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Robot Overlords was composed by Christian Henson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Robot Overlords?

Robot Overlords holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).