Mardock Scramble: The First Compression (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Mardock Scramble: The First Compression is an action, thriller, drama and animation film directed by Susumu Kudou, running about 69 minutes.

What it’s about. Rune Ballot is a down-and-out teen prostitute in Mardock City. One day, she's picked up by an ambitious casino manager named Shell who gives her everything she could want. Renewed by a false innocence, a false past, and now the false life Shell has given her, Ballot feels grateful. However, she can't help but be curious about why he's done so much for her, so she does some research about his past on a computer. This turns out to be a mistake which will change her life greatly. When Shell finds out what she's done, he attempts to burn her to death by blowing up her car.

Who’s in it. Mardock Scramble: The First Compression stars Megumi Hayashibara as Rune Balot, Norito Yashima as Oeufcoque Penteano, Hiroki Touchi as Dr. Easter and Kazuya Nakai as Shell Septinos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mardock Scramble: The First Compression 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 Mardock Scramble: The First Compression page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mardock Scramble: The First Compression 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.