The Peking Man (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1997, The Peking Man is a science fiction film directed by Jun'ya Satô, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1929 the fossil of a 500,000 year old man is discovered in China. In 1941 the Japanese army confiscates this find, but during the war the remains disappear. Based on these factual events, this movie takes off with a science fiction story involving a space rocket which places a satellite in orbit containing a secret cargo. The satellite crashes on a remote island and footprints are found in the sand leading away from the crash site. A story of how an ancient primitive cave-dwelling family contends with the scientists who want to study them.
Who’s in it. The Peking Man stars Naoto Ogata as Taksuhiko Sakura, Show Aikawa as Captain Shimura, Kent Gilbert as Herman and Hatsunori Hasegawa as Kuwasawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Peking Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Peking Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Peking Man tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Peking Man (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Peking Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Peking Man worth watching?
- The Peking Man holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Peking Man?
- The Peking Man stars Naoto Ogata, Show Aikawa, Kent Gilbert, Hatsunori Hasegawa and Hirotaro Honda.
- When was The Peking Man released?
- The Peking Man was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.