Transformers is a 2007 science fiction action film directed by Michael Bay, based on Hasbro's toy line. The movie follows teenager Sam Witwicky, portrayed by Shia LaBeouf, as he becomes entangled in a conflict between two factions of sentient robots: the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons. Both alien groups are searching for the AllSpark, a powerful artifact essential to their home planet Cybertron. The film achieved considerable commercial success, earning $709.7 million globally against its $145–200 million budget, making it the year's fifth highest-grossing film.