Galaxy Express 999 (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Galaxy Express 999 is an adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by Rintaro, running about 128 minutes. “Your imagination is the final destination” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express 999 in the hope of obtaining a cyborg body to avenge his mother's death. Along the way, he meets Maetel, who is the spitting image of his dead mother.
Who’s in it. Galaxy Express 999 stars Masako Nozawa as Tetsurô Hoshino (voice), Masako Ikeda as Maetel (voice), Yoko Asagami as Claire (voice) and Miyoko Asô as Tochirô's Mother (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Galaxy Express 999 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Galaxy Express 999 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Galaxy Express 999 tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Galaxy Express 999 (1979)?
- In US, Galaxy Express 999 is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Galaxy Express 999 worth watching?
- Galaxy Express 999 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Galaxy Express 999?
- Galaxy Express 999 stars Masako Nozawa, Masako Ikeda, Yoko Asagami, Miyoko Asô and Toshiko Fujita.
- When was Galaxy Express 999 released?
- Galaxy Express 999 was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.