Juvenile (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 7

Juvenile poster

Released in 2000, Juvenile is a science fiction film directed by Takashi Yamazaki, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. 11-year-old Yusuke and his classmates camp in the woods and see a strange light. They discover a small metallic object like a robot which talks, calls himself Tetra and knows Yusuke's name. Tetra can create wonderful gadgets but actually has to save the world with Yusuke's help from extraterrestrials with bad intentions.

Who’s in it. Juvenile stars Shingo Katori as Soichiro Kanzaki, Miki Sakai as Noriko Kinoshita, Anne Suzuki as Misaki Kinoshita and Yuya Endo as Yusuke Sakamoto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Juvenile has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Juvenile page.

If you liked it. Fans of Juvenile tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Juvenile (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Juvenile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Juvenile worth watching?
Juvenile holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Juvenile?
Juvenile stars Shingo Katori, Miki Sakai, Anne Suzuki, Yuya Endo and Kyôtaro Shimizu.
When was Juvenile released?
Juvenile was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.