The Mysterians (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1957, The Mysterians is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 89 minutes. “Space weapons mobilize!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they request a small patch of land on Earth and the right to marry earthling women, claiming to be pacifists. Mankind must decide whether to capitulate or to resist.
Who’s in it. The Mysterians stars Kenji Sahara as Joji Atsumi, Yumi Shirakawa as Etsuko Shiraishi, Akihiko Hirata as Ryoichi Shiraishi and Takashi Shimura as Dr. Tanjiro Adachi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Mysterians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mysterians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mysterians tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mysterians (1957)?
- In US, The Mysterians is available to stream on Criterion Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mysterians worth watching?
- The Mysterians holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mysterians?
- The Mysterians stars Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura and Momoko Kôchi.
- When was The Mysterians released?
- The Mysterians was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.