Casshern (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2004, Casshern is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, running about 141 minutes. “When a hero falls a legend will rise” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, much of Earth has become uninhabitable and people have become prey to new diseases. Professor Azuma's "neo-cell" project, which is supposed to be the answer to mankind's hardships, becomes a nightmare come true when mutants spawned from the experiment escape and declare war on the human race. Azuma's son Tetsuya, who was killed during the previous war, is reborn into the cyborg Casshern as mankind's last hope against the new mutant threat. This live-action sci-fi movie based on a 1973 Japanese animé of the same name.
Who’s in it. Casshern stars Yûsuke Iseya as Tetsuya Azuma, Kumiko Aso as Luna Kozuki, Akira Terao as Dr. Kotaro Azuma and Kanako Higuchi as Midori Azuma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Casshern has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casshern page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casshern tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casshern (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Casshern change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Casshern worth watching?
- Casshern holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Casshern?
- Casshern stars Yûsuke Iseya, Kumiko Aso, Akira Terao, Kanako Higuchi and Fumiyo Kohinata.
- When was Casshern released?
- Casshern was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.