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The Transformers: The Movie

Hot Rod

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Hot Rod in The Transformers: The Movie (1986), played by Judd Nelson.

Film guide · 1 film · 1986 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Hot Rod on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1986Main sequence runtime: 1h 25m
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    1986 · 1h 25m

    Portrayed by Judd Nelson · voice

    Judd Nelson is credited as Hot Rod in The Transformers: The Movie (1986).

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    MoviHero score83/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Hot Rod?

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Judd Nelson plays Hot Rod in The Transformers: The Movie.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Hot Rod screen credits

Screen credits: The Transformers: The Movie (1986) — Judd Nelson as Hot Rod.

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