Charlie Watson discovers and repairs an old Volkswagen Beetle as a way to remember her father and stake her independence from a stepfather she abhors, with only the music of The Smiths and the unrequited crush of the boy-next-door for friends. When she discovers the VW Bug is actually an alien robot on a reconnaissance mission for the rest of his race, the two form a bond which eventually has her putting her life on the line against evil alien robots, high school bullies, and the government.

Prequel to the film: Transformers (2007). Based on Hasbro's Transformers action figures. Originally released as a motion picture in 2018. Wide screen.