Movie connections for
RoboCop (1987) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

RoboCop 2 (1990)
RoboCop 3 (1993)
"RoboCop" (1994)
"RoboCop: Prime Directives" (2000)
RoboCop (2011)

Version of

Nu ji xie ren (1991)
 -  The female police officer is brought back to life as an android in order to track down her killer.

Edited into

RoboCop 3 (1993)

Spin off

RoboCop (1988) (VG)
"RoboCop" (1988)
RoboCop vs. the Terminator (1994) (VG)
"RoboCop: Alpha Commando" (1998)
Robocop (2003) (VG)
 -  same franchise

References

The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
The Apartment (1960)
The Six Million Dollar Man (1973) (TV)
"Robotto keiji" (1973)
"Uchû keiji Gyaban" (1982)
The Terminator (1984)

Referenced in

Robo Vampire (1988)
Snatcher (1988) (VG)
 -  The Omni Building got it's name from the OCP.
Lost Angels (1989)
"Roseanne: Lobocop (#2.11)" (1989)
 -  title reference
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Robot Holocaust (#2.9)" (1990)
 -  "Robo-Pickpocket"
Darkman (1990)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Catalina Caper (#3.4)" (1990)
 -  Servo: And Robocop, even though I thought he got a raw deal.
"Saved by the Bell: Miss Bayside (#2.8)" (1990)
 -  Kevin says, "I got a date with RoboCop's kid sister."
Home Alone (1990)
"Red Dwarf: D.N.A. (#4.2)" (1991)
 -  The "Man-Plus" is based on RoboCop
Guyver (1991)
 -  Open reference by a character
Drive (1991)
 -  The Driver continues: "And RoboCop and Die Hard and Die Harder and Batman and every other white man movie."
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror II (#3.7)" (1991)
 -  The way robot Homer sees the world (line graphics) and when he is created we see his creators looking over him and talking from his point of view, just like in this film.
"Family Matters: Robo-Nerd (#3.7)" (1991)
 -  episode title and much of the plot (a robot with human characteristics) are based on the sci-fi film
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992) (V)
Prototype (1992)
"Family Matters: Robo-Nerd II (#3.23)" (1992)
 -  Episode title and much of the plot (a robot with human characteristics) are based on the sci-fi film
"Bishôjo senshi Sêrâ Mûn: Usagi no sainan! Awate dokeini goyôjin (#1.9)" (1992)
 -  Sailor Mercury's computer display shows the three prime directives and an arrest mode.
Sunset Heat (1992)
Passion Fish (1992)
Nemesis (1992)
 -  Alex is brutally shot to pieces and since he is a cyborg, he is rebuilt with new cybernetic limbs.
Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
 -  Mentioned as the movie's equivalent in violence
TC 2000 (1993)
Anything for Love (1993) (V)
 -  The main character refers to this film in the scene where they arrive at Cheerleading Camp
Philadelphia Experiment II (1993)
Bargearse (1993) (TV)
 -  "RoboBargearse" sequence
Pulp Fiction (1994)
 -  In the script, while Vincent is driving Mia to Lances, he is described as having one hand firmly on the wheel and the other shifting like RoboCop.
"Jing wu men" (1995)
"The Critic: Sherman of Arabia (#2.7)" (1995)
 -  the new Dirty Harry film is called "Beverly Hills Robo K-9 Cop and a Half 2"
The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
Strange Days (1995)
Kôkaku kidôtai (1995)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredible Melting Man (#8.4)" (1996)
 -  Mike: Up ahead is the Alien 3 set, Robocop and Terminator 2.
Basil Poledouris: His Life and Music (1997) (V)
The Fifth Element (1997)
Starship Troopers (1997)
Velocity Trap (1998)
StarCraft (1998) (VG)
Lost in Space (1998)
Metal Gear Solid (1998) (VG)
Zingo (1998)
StarCraft Expansion Set: Brood War (1998) (VG)
Desperate But Not Serious (1999)
My Favorite Martian (1999)
Analyze This (1999)
Goomer (1999)
 -  Upper half of RoboCop body in the store in which Goomer sells Ovomorphus.
"South Park: Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery (#3.10)" (1999)
 -  Kenny dresses as the robot from this film for Halloween.
The Kidnappers (1999) (TV)
 -  Picture on Mark's wall.
"Heppoko jikken animêshon excel saga: Take Back Love! (#1.16)" (2000)
 -  One of the robots take out a gun from her leg
Chlopaki nie placza (2000)
 -  Bolec refers to a character who survives a gunshot as "RoboCop"
Perfect Dark (2000) (VG)
 -  The look and function of the MagSec 4 is modeled after Robocop's Auto-9 pistol.
Deus Ex (2000) (VG)
Les rivières pourpres (2000)
"RoboCop: Prime Directives" (2000)
Imagining 'Total Recall' (2001) (V)
Stickmen (2001)
Mi dulce (2001)
 -  The movie is mentioned several times by the professor played by Francesc Orella
Jason X (2001)
Syphon Filter 3 (2001) (VG)
The Wash (2001)
Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers' (2002) (V)
"South Park: The New Terrance & Phillip Movie Trailer (#6.5)" (2002)
 -  Chef's TV turns into a spoof of the villainous robot from this movie.
"Futurama: Where No Fan Has Gone Before (#4.12)" (2002)
 -  A movie called HumanCop can be seen in the video store
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
"Abenobashi mahô shôtengai: Huge Reversal?! Abenobashi Hollywood Shopping Arcade (#1.12)" (2002)
 -  Ms. Aki looks like Robocop.
In America (2002)
 -  We briefly see a kid dressed as Robocop
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
"Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: Fish (#3.2)" (2003)
 -  Poster can be seen.
"Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles" (2003)
 -  In episode 28, in Lopez's HUD, where it has the "Prime Objectives" and the "SAP", it is a reference to Robocop, through his vision it would come up "Prime Directives".
"Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: Fockin Mokky Bokka (#3.7)" (2003)
 -  Someone says "She's malafunctioning! Get her out of here, I've seen Robocop!"
Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
"Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: Jammy Dodgers (#3.8)" (2003)
 -  Poster can be seen in the flat.
"Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: Schluballybub (#3.10)" (2003)
 -  Poster can be seen in flat.
Planta 4ª (2003)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
 -  The SFX of the robot suits are the same as ED-209 when he rotates his body.
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V)
 -  one-sheet poster displayed
Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III (2003) (V)
 -  Referenced by name
"Angel: Lineage (#5.7)" (2003)
 -  Gunn: "They're workin' on Robocop upstairs."
"F.C. De Kampioenen: Café op stelten (#14.1)" (2003)
 -  Carmen says Pascale looks just like RoboCop.
"Tripping the Rift: Six, Lies and Videotape (#2.13)" (2004)
 -  The cop resembles Robocop, with a hat.
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004) (V)
 -  Referenced by name
City of Heroes (2004) (VG)
 -  Detective Murwell in Founder's Falls.
Nae yeojachingureul sogae habnida (2004)
 -  A cop compares Kyung-jin Yeo to Robocop.
Kirby's Pieces (2004)
 -  The director is a huge Paul Verhoeven fan and references can be found throughout.
Simon's Cam (2004) (V)
 -  One of the robots is mentioned.
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
 -  mentioned once
Cowgirl (2004)
 -  During the scene in the video store, a poster for the old film is clearly visible in the background
Into the Sun (2005)
Timesplitters: Future Perfect (2005) (VG)
 -  robot monkeys
Sin City (2005)
 -  One of the guns Hartigan uses is RoboCop's gun.
The Heart of the Game (2005)
 -  the paper nicknames Devon "Robocop"
Over the Hedge (2006)
 -  During the Verminator/Bear/Gladys capture at the end, the sound effect heard is exactly the sound heard from ED-209 when he powers down
"Gilmore Girls: Super Cool Party People (#6.20)" (2006)
 -  Logan mentions the title character to Rory in conversation.
"Saxondale: (#1.1)" (2006)
 -  "In the words of Robocop"
Achi-wa ssipak (2006)
 -  Geko speaks the line "Dead or alive, you're coming with me," and guards sprout data spikes from their hands, reminiscent of RoboCop's.
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
 -  DVDs being sold in the store behind Pamela
Sale of the Century (2006) (VG)
 -  Referenced by name
"Smallville: Trespass (#6.14)" (2007)
 -  Chloe: "That explains why Lex's RoboCops are patrolling outside."
"Scrubs: My Fishbowl (#6.12)" (2007)
 -  J.D. and Turk play a movie quote guessing game with J.D. saying the famous "Bitches leave!" line from RoboCop. (Turk correctly guesses the quote)
"The Apprentice: Girls on Rollerskates (#6.10)" (2007)
 -  Frank says, "I feel like Robocop" while wearing the point of sale device
"Life on Mars: (#2.8)" (2007)
 -  'Serve the public trust, protect the innocent, uphold the law' is said by Sam, this is a direct quote from RoboCop.
"MythBusters: Walking on Water (#5.9)" (2007)
 -  Adam paraphrases ED-209's line about time to comply, in reference to a robot hand.
"30 Rock: Hiatus (#1.21)" (2007)
 -  Josh proposes a sketch where he walks like RoboCop.
"The Simpsons: Stop or My Dog Will Shoot (#18.20)" (2007)
 -  Bart fantasizes that dog becomes RoboCop.
"Psych: Meat Is Murder, But Murder Is Also Murder (#2.6)" (2007)
 -  Henry mentions it.
"Allemaal film: Tussen kunst en kassa (#1.5)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned by Pieter Verhoeff
"Allemaal film: De amerikaanse droom (#1.6)" (2007)
 -  Paul Verhoeven mentions this film
"Muchachada nui: (#1.9)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned by character in segment "La cinta VHS"
Hank and Mike (2008)
 -  Hank And Mike actually shares several, similar scenes to Robocop, including a strikingly similar climax that takes place in a board room.
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
 -  Video Seen
Iron Man (2008)
 -  Referenced in dialogue and freefall fight scene
WALL·E (2008)
 -  The way EVE re-holsters her blaster-arm closely resembles the look and sound of Robocop stowing away his pistol, including the twirl.
"Troldspejlet: (#40.2)" (2008)
 -  Jakob Stegelmann talks about robots featured in films, and mentions the title
Das Buch des Alchemisten (2008)
 -  Severin's treasure chest contains a photo of Robocop.
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Mac & Charlie Die: Part 1 (#4.5)" (2008)
 -  Murphy and the film is mentioned by Dee in dialogue
"Saturday Night Live: Jon Hamm/Coldplay (#34.6)" (2008)
 -  "Robocall" mentions it on "Weekend Update."
"South Park: About Last Night... (#12.12)" (2008)
 -  When Ike changes Obama and McCain's files to 'deceased' the computer display is borrowed from Alex Murphy's file in Robocop.
Defective Man! (2009)
 -  Cleaning Product made by Omni Consumer Products
"Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin/Jason Mraz (#34.14)" (2009)
 -  Mentioned and scene reference in Laser Cats 4-ever
"America's Next Top Model: Fun and Games (#12.2)" (2009)
 -  "He looks like Robocop"
"30 Rock: Goodbye, My Friend (#3.13)" (2009)
 -  Kenneth and Tracy mention it
"Flashpoint: Exit Wounds (#2.13)" (2009)
 -  A scared crook refers to the SRU team as "Robocops".

Featured in

Shooting 'RoboCop' (1987) (V)
 -  clips shown
The Making of 'RoboCop' (1987) (TV)
Mystery Date (1991)
Project Grizzly (1996)
Hollywood Aliens & Monsters (1997) (TV)
"RoboCop: Prime Directives" (2000)
Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop' (2001) (V)
"I Love the '80s Strikes Back" (2003)
 -  Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
"Ultimate Sci-Fi Top 10" (2004)
 -  Clips are shown
Shooting the Police: Cops on Film (2006) (TV)
 -  Clips featured.
"Troldspejlet: (#40.2)" (2008)
 -  footage used in episode of Troldspejlet

Spoofs

"The Benny Hill Show" (1969)
 -  The "I'd buy that for a dollar!" loop on the TVs is an obvious parody
"T.J. Hooker" (1982)

Spoofed in

BoboCop (1987)
 -  It spoofed several scenes from Robocop, and even the movie title is obvious in reference to the Hollywood flick.
Super DuckTales (1989) (TV)
AD Police Files (1990) (V)
Shi xiong zhuang gui (1990)
 -  one character shot a villain's penis from the hostage's crotch
Suburban Commando (1991)
Basket Case 3: The Progeny (1992)
James Pond II: Codename Robocod (1992) (VG)
 -  characters, abilities, music
The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1992)
"Saved by the Bell: Screech's Birthday (#4.19)" (1992)
 -  In a fantasy sequence, Screech appears as "RoboScreech, hall monitor of the future."
Freaked (1993)
Il silenzio dei prosciutti (1994)
 -  "RoboCrap, the Japanese version of RoboCop"
"Beavis and Butt-Head: The Final Judgement of Beavis (#4.13)" (1994)
 -  B&B watch a Robocop-inspired show called Iron Justice.
"The Critic: A Pig Boy and His Dog (#1.13)" (1994)
 -  Jay reviews "RoboClapper"
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1995) (V)
"Rocko's Modern Life: Born to Spawn/Uniform Behavior (#2.9)" (1995)
 -  Heffer watches a trailer for a film called Robofrog IV.
"The Critic: I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show (#2.10)" (1995)
 -  Jay shows a clip from "RoboClapper"
Beavis and Butt-Head Do Christmas (1995) (TV)
 -  Beavis and Butthead briefly watch a tv special called Robocop saves Christmas.
Doug's 1st Movie (1999)
 -  the RoboCrusher maid is a parody of ED-209 from this movie
Inspector Gadget (1999)
"Family Guy: Running Mates (#2.10)" (2000)
 -  The hall pass enforcement robot
Sex, lögner & videovåld (2000) (V)
"The Simpsons: Last Tap Dance in Springfield (#11.20)" (2000)
 -  Homer watches "CyberOrganizer," a direct spoof.
"Spaced: Mettle (#2.3)" (2001)
 -  The opening shots of a robot watching itself being made with a green-grid view of the world.
"Big Train: (#2.4)" (2002)
 -  A policeman is turned into a cyborg like in this film but instead with cardboard boxs and other arts and crafts items.
Star Warp'd (2002) (V)
 -  There's a character named RoboFuzz who is a direct parody of RoboCop.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Inspector Gadget 2 (2003) (V)
 -  G2 mimics Robocop's style of dealing with criminals
Ultrachrist! (2003)
Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (2003) (TV)
 -  Future Duff Killigan's name is "Robo-Duff"
DragonBlade (2005)
 -  Masu delivers the famous line from Robocop.
"The Simpsons: Future-Drama (#16.15)" (2005)
 -  In the future all the police force have been turned into Robocops and they all look pretty much identical to Robocop from this movie.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
 -  The "ProtoCop" TV series and the character's costume
"Family Guy: Petarded (#4.6)" (2005)
 -  After Peter shoots Quagmire in the leg, Peter replies that he took it better than Peter Weller from the opening scene of this film. it then cuts to Joe, Cleveland, and Mort pumping Weller's character Alex Murphy full of lead.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006) (VG)
 -  In the mission 'Domo Arigato Domestoboto', the POV shot from the domestobot is similar to RoboCop's point of view. It also spoofs three of his directives and includes the classified 'Directive 4'.
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
 -  Boys "remake" Robocop

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