Flying Phantom Ship (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1969, Flying Phantom Ship is an animation and science fiction film directed by Hiroshi Ikeda, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Hayato's home city is under attack from a gigantic robot. His parents are lying dead in the rubble and the only remaining friend is his dog. His only thought now is revenge against the owner of the Phantom Ship (from where the robot said he was sent). He ends up in the house of Kuroshio, the leader of the fight against the Phantom Ship and the most important person in the city. By complete accident, Hayato finds his way to an underground passageway where he realises that the true nature of events does not mesh with what Kuroshio has told him. His life is now in great danger, and only he can stop the plans of the evildoers.
Who’s in it. Flying Phantom Ship stars Masako Nozawa as Hayato (voice), Akio Tanaka as Chairman Kuroshio (voice), Akira Nagoya as Hayato's Father (voice) and Gorō Naya as Captain (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Flying Phantom Ship 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 Flying Phantom Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying Phantom Ship tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flying Phantom Ship (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying Phantom Ship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flying Phantom Ship worth watching?
- Flying Phantom Ship holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flying Phantom Ship?
- Flying Phantom Ship stars Masako Nozawa, Akio Tanaka, Akira Nagoya, Gorō Naya and Kyôko Satomi.
- When was Flying Phantom Ship released?
- Flying Phantom Ship was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.
