STAR DRIVER: The Movie (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, STAR DRIVER: The Movie is an action, drama, adventure and animation film directed by Takuya Igarashi, running about 150 minutes.

What it’s about. In the remote Southern Cross Island, a secret organization named The Glittering Crux plans to reactivate giant machines that have been sealed for ages. Known as Cybodies, they can only be controlled by pilots identified as Star Drivers. To unleash their full power, the mysterious group must break the seals of the four shrine maidens that reside in the isle. Recently arrived outsider Takuto Tsunashi vows to stop the Glittering Crux in order to protect Wako Agemaki, the girl who saved his life and is one of the four maidens. Wako is a lively young lady who has already been betrothed to Sugata Shindou, a rich and talented childhood friend. Despite being very close to Agemaki, Sugata quietly disapproves of this engagement since it was forced on them due to a family tradition. The melancholic couple becomes a radiant trio as Takuto becomes not only their friend but protector of the seals since he is none other than the Galactic Pretty Boy, gifted Star Driver of Tauburn, the 22nd Cybody.

Who’s in it. STAR DRIVER: The Movie stars Jun Fukuyama as Sugata Shindō (voice), Mamoru Miyano as Takuto Tsunashi (voice), Akira Ishida as Head (voice) and Ami Koshimizu as Keito Nichi (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, STAR DRIVER: The Movie has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch STAR DRIVER: The Movie page.

If you liked it. Fans of STAR DRIVER: The Movie 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.