ULTRAMAN (2004): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2004, ULTRAMAN is an action, abenteuer, familie and science-fiction film directed by Kazuya Konaka, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. First Lieutenant Shun'ichi Maki of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force is a prestigious F-15 Eagle jet pilot (or "driver" as he is called in the film). A lifelong fan of flying since he was a child, being a pilot is his ultimate dream. Unfortunately, his duties distance himself from his wife, Yoko, who always ends up being neglected, and his son, Tsugumu, who has a congenital blood disease and has a high risk of dying at a young age.Maki decides to quit the Air Force to devote more time to his family and to spend whatever is left for his son. He takes a part-time job as a commercial tour guide run by a kindly group of people who allow him time to work and to also take care of his family.

Who’s in it. ULTRAMAN stars Tetsuya Bessho as Shunichi Maki / Ultraman the Next, Kyooko Tooyama as Sara Mizuhara, Nae Yuuki as Yoko Maki and Kenya Ousumi as Takafumi Udou / Beast the One, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, ULTRAMAN has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ULTRAMAN page.

If you liked it. Fans of ULTRAMAN tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.