Birth (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, Birth is a fantasy, drama, mystery and animation film directed by Shinya Sadamitsu, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Life on apocalypse Aqualoid proceeds humorously and grandiosely; Nam's new sword starts attracting aggressive Inorganics, however, endangering him, Rasa, friends and the whole planet.
Who’s in it. Birth stars Kazumi Yao as Shulgi Nam, Ichiro Nagai as Bao Luzen, Kaneto Shiozawa as Junobel Kim and Kazuki Yao as Nam Shurugi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Birth 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 Birth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birth tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Birth (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Birth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Birth worth watching?
- Birth holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birth?
- Birth stars Kazumi Yao, Ichiro Nagai, Kaneto Shiozawa, Kazuki Yao and Mina Tominaga.
- When was Birth released?
- Birth was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.