Transformers: Dark of the Moon
“Be afraid of the dark.”
Synopsis
The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-20
Top Cast
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Shia LaBeouf
Sam Witwicky
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Carly
Peter Cullen
Optimus Prime (voice)
Leonard Nimoy
Sentinel Prime (voice)
John Turturro
Simmons
Frances McDormand
Mearing
Josh Duhamel
Lennox
Tyrese Gibson
Epps
Patrick Dempsey
Dylan
Hugo Weaving
Megatron (voice)
John Malkovich
Bruce Brazos
Kevin Dunn
Ron Witwicky
Julie White
Judy Witwicky
Alan Tudyk
Dutch
Ken Jeong
Jerry Wang
Glenn Morshower
General Morshower
Lester Speight
Eddie
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin
Release History & Theatrical Window
33rd Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$195M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.12B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.76x
+$928.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Bay
- Screenplay & Story
- Ehren Kruger
- Original Score
- Steve Jablonsky
- Original Title
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Budget
- $195M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.12B
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, di Bonaventura Pictures, DeSanto/Murphy Productions, Ian Bryce Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Bay
Ehren Kruger
Steve Jablonsky
Amir Mokri, David B. Nowell, Matthew Aeberhard
Roger Barton, William Goldenberg, Joel Negron
Steven Spielberg, Kenny Bates, Michael Bay, Ian Bryce, Tom DeSanto
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Bay
Director
Ehren Kruger
Writer
Troy Robinson
Stunt Coordinator
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Kenny Bates
Stunt Coordinator
Kenny Bates
Producer
Ian Bryce
Producer
Tom DeSanto
Producer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Producer
Don Murphy
Producer
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Roger Barton
Editor
William Goldenberg
Editor
Joel Negron
Editor
Nigel Phelps
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Transformers: Dark of the Moon about?
The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.
Who directed Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon was directed by Michael Bay.
Who stars in Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
The principal cast of Transformers: Dark of the Moon includes Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Peter Cullen, Leonard Nimoy, John Turturro.
When was Transformers: Dark of the Moon released and how long is it?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon had a reported production budget of $195M and grossed $1.12B at the worldwide box office (5.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Transformers: Dark of the Moon was composed by Steve Jablonsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; 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.).