Sayonara Jupiter (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1984, Sayonara Jupiter is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Sakyo Komatsu, running about 130 minutes. “A black hole, Jupiter and a desperate scheme to save mankind!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the emergence of an apocalyptically dangerous black hole. Koji Hashimoto's 1983 sci-fi adventure was conceived as a Japanese competitor to the upcoming sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001, titled 2010, and often mirrors the sequel's plot.
Who’s in it. Sayonara Jupiter stars Tomokazu Miura as Dr. Eiji Honda, Diane Dangely as Maria Basehart, Miyuki Ono as Anita and Rachel Huggett as Dr. Millicent Wilem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Sayonara Jupiter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sayonara Jupiter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sayonara Jupiter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sayonara Jupiter (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sayonara Jupiter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sayonara Jupiter worth watching?
- Sayonara Jupiter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sayonara Jupiter?
- Sayonara Jupiter stars Tomokazu Miura, Diane Dangely, Miyuki Ono, Rachel Huggett and Paul Tagawa.
- When was Sayonara Jupiter released?
- Sayonara Jupiter was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.