Tokyo Blackout (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, Tokyo Blackout is a science fiction film directed by Toshio Masuda.
What it’s about. Based on a science-fiction novel by Sakyo Komatsu. Tokyo is suddenly covered by a dome shaped electromagnetic cloud for an unknown reason and is totally blocked and isolated from other parts of the world. The temperature inside the cloud is slowly increasing. The Soviet Pacific fleet is getting closer. The U.S. is forcing Japan to form a new government. Scientists and research workers outside Tokyo have to race against time to find out how to get through the cloud in order to rescue the 12,000,000+ lives in Tokyo and the fate of the country.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Blackout stars Yūko Natori as koide mariko, Shinji Yamashita as Tamiya Yosuke, Yoko Ishino as Matsunaga Mieko and Isao Natsuyagi as Sakuma Eji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Tokyo Blackout has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Blackout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Blackout tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Blackout (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Blackout change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tokyo Blackout worth watching?
- Tokyo Blackout holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Blackout?
- Tokyo Blackout stars Yūko Natori, Shinji Yamashita, Yoko Ishino, Isao Natsuyagi and Hideji Ōtaki.
- When was Tokyo Blackout released?
- Tokyo Blackout was released in 1987.