Appleseed Alpha (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2014, Appleseed Alpha is an action, animation and science fiction film directed by Shinji Aramaki, running about 90 minutes. “To find Olympus, they must fight to survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Based on the comic book by the creator of Ghost in the Shell, a young female soldier Deunan and her cyborg partner Briareos survive through the post World War 3 apocalyptic New York in search of human's future hope, the legendary city of Olympus.

Who’s in it. Appleseed Alpha stars Yuka Komatsu as Deunan Knute (voice), Hisanori Yoshida, Mao Satonaka and Junichi Suwabe as Briareos Hecatonchires (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Appleseed Alpha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Appleseed Alpha page.

If you liked it. Fans of Appleseed Alpha 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 Appleseed Alpha (2014)?
In US, Appleseed Alpha 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 Appleseed Alpha worth watching?
Appleseed Alpha holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Appleseed Alpha?
Appleseed Alpha stars Yuka Komatsu, Hisanori Yoshida, Mao Satonaka, Junichi Suwabe and Shinichiro Kamio.
When was Appleseed Alpha released?
Appleseed Alpha was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.