Atragon (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1963, Atragon is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 96 minutes. “Ride the JUGGERNAUT of destruction from the depths of the Seven Seas to the Outer Limits of Space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite to resist, an isolated World War II Captain has created the greatest warship ever seen, and possibly the surface world's only defense.
Who’s in it. Atragon stars Tadao Takashima as Tasumo Hatanaka, Yōko Fujiyama as Makoto Jinguji, Ken Uehara as Admiral Kosumi and Hiroshi Koizumi as Inspector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Atragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, Eternal Family and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atragon 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 Atragon (1963)?
- In US, Atragon is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Eternal Family and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Atragon worth watching?
- Atragon holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Atragon?
- Atragon stars Tadao Takashima, Yōko Fujiyama, Ken Uehara, Hiroshi Koizumi and Yû Fujiki.
- When was Atragon released?
- Atragon was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.