They Were Eleven (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1986, They Were Eleven is a thriller, animation, romance and science fiction film directed by Satoshi Dezaki, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of students from the Cosmo Academy are about to take their final exam: surviving for over fifty days in a derelict ship. But when they arrive, they discover that instead of ten students, there are eleven. One of them doesn't belong there...
Who’s in it. They Were Eleven stars Akira Kamiya as Tadatos "Tada" Lane, Michiko Kawai as Frolbericheri Frol, Hideyuki Tanaka as King Mayan Baceska and Toshio Furukawa as Doricas Soldam IV, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, They Were Eleven 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 They Were Eleven page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Were Eleven tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Were Eleven (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Were Eleven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Were Eleven worth watching?
- They Were Eleven holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, animation, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Were Eleven?
- They Were Eleven stars Akira Kamiya, Michiko Kawai, Hideyuki Tanaka, Toshio Furukawa and Tessyo Genda.
- When was They Were Eleven released?
- They Were Eleven was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.