Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 13, 2011

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Release Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Theaters

Director: Michael Bay

Starring: Shia LaBeouf • Tyrese Gibson • James Avery • Frances McDormand • John Malkovich

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 37 m

4.46 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: "Transformers 3" features Sam Witwicky (LaBeouf) taking his first tenuous steps into adulthood while remaining a reluctant human ally of Optimus Prime. The film centers around the space race between the U.S.S.R. and the USA, suggesting there was a hidden Transformers role in it all that remains one of the planet's most dangerous secrets. The villain of the third film will be Shockwave.

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Who stars in Transformers: Dark of the Moon – Cast List

Shia LaBeouf
... Sam Witwicky

Lawless, Fury
Tyrese Gibson
... Robert Epps

Oscar Shaw, Fast & Furious 6
J
James Avery
... Silverbolt (voice)
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Frances McDormand
... Marissa Faireborn

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Nomadland
John Malkovich
Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Secretariat
Ken Jeong
The Hangover, Saving Zoë
J
Julie White
... Judy Witwicky

Morning, Slap Her... She's French
K
Kevin Dunn
... Ron Witwicky

Mermaid, Unstoppable
Patrick Dempsey
Ferrari, Thanksgiving
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Alan Tudyk
Zootopia 2, Zootopia
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
... Carly

Mad Max: Fury Road
Josh Duhamel
... William Lennox

Not Without Hope, Bandit

Who is making Transformers: Dark of the Moon – Crew List

A look at Transformers: Dark of the Moon behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Bay last helmed Ambulance and 6 Underground. The film's writer Ehren Kruger last penned F1 and God is a Bullet.

Director: Michael Bay
Screenwriter: Ehren Kruger
Producers: Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Tom DeSanto
Alex Kurtzman
Roberto Orci

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Bay Films
DreamWorks Studios
Hasbro Studios
K/O Paper Products
di Bonaventura Pictures

Production – What we know about the Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2011

Completed

Changed Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Went into production on May 17, 2010

Mar 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense prolonged sequences of sci-fi action violence, mayhem and destruction, and for language, some sexuality and innuendo
Runtime: 2 hrs, 37 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: TF3, Transformers 3
Language: English

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Teaser

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Music Video: 'Iridescent'

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Daytona 500 TV Spot

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On the Set Accident

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Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Release Date: When was the film released?

Transformers: Dark of the Moon was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, June 29 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 4,013 theaters.