Appleseed (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1988, Appleseed is a crime, animation and science fiction film directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama, running about 66 minutes. “Urban combat in the city of dreams” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the futuristic city of Olympus, built on the ashes of the third world war, a police officer and her cyborg partner fight terrorism.
Who’s in it. Appleseed stars Masako Katsuki as Deunan Knute (voice), Yoshisada Sakaguchi as Briareos Hecatombcales (voice), Toshio Furukawa as Calon Mautholos (voice) and Norio Wakamoto as A. J. Sebastian (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Appleseed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Retrocrush and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Appleseed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Appleseed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Appleseed (1988)?
- In US, Appleseed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Retrocrush, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Appleseed worth watching?
- Appleseed holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Appleseed?
- Appleseed stars Masako Katsuki, Yoshisada Sakaguchi, Toshio Furukawa, Norio Wakamoto and Toshiko Sawada.
- When was Appleseed released?
- Appleseed was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.