MAPS (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1994, MAPS is an action, comedy, adventure and animation film directed by Susumu Nishizawa, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. While looking for the ledgendary Mapman, the last surviving member of the Nomad Star tribe, Lipumira finds him in Tokyo. His name is Gen Tokishima and he is the only one able to get one part of the starmap hidden within the Earth. After retrieving the piece, Gen must make a decision to follow Lipumira in her foolhardy search to find the remaining pieces of the starmap or stay on Earth.
Who’s in it. MAPS stars Mariko Kouda, Yumi Touma, Hikaru Midorikawa and Megumi Ogata.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, MAPS sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch MAPS page.
If you liked it. Fans of MAPS 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 MAPS (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for MAPS change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is MAPS worth watching?
- MAPS holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in MAPS?
- MAPS stars Mariko Kouda, Yumi Touma, Hikaru Midorikawa and Megumi Ogata.
- When was MAPS released?
- MAPS was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.