Steamboy (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, Steamboy is a fantasy, animation and science fiction film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, running about 126 minutes. “He will save the future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After receiving a package from his grandfather, Ray, a young inventor who lives in England during the mid-19th century, finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly conflict related to a revolutionary advance in steam power.
Who’s in it. Steamboy stars Manami Konishi as Scarlett O'Hara St. Jones (voice), Katsuo Nakamura as Dr. Lloyd Steam (voice), Anne Suzuki as James Ray Steam (voice) and Masane Tsukayama as Dr. Edward 'Eddy' Steam (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Steamboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steamboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steamboy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steamboy (2004)?
- In US, Steamboy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Steamboy worth watching?
- Steamboy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Steamboy?
- Steamboy stars Manami Konishi, Katsuo Nakamura, Anne Suzuki, Masane Tsukayama and Kiyoshi Kodama.
- When was Steamboy released?
- Steamboy was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.