Burst City (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1982, Burst City is an action, science fiction and music film directed by Gakuryu Ishii, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in a barren, futuristic Tokyo of highways and wastelands, a rowdy group of punk bands and their fans gather to protest slow, boring, Japanese living.
Who’s in it. Burst City stars Michiro Endo, Takanori Jinnai as Command Sasaki, Shigeru Izumiya as Kuronuma and Kou Machida as Mad Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Burst City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burst City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burst City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burst City (1982)?
- In US, Burst City is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burst City worth watching?
- Burst City holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burst City?
- Burst City stars Michiro Endo, Takanori Jinnai, Shigeru Izumiya, Kou Machida and Shigeru Muroi.
- When was Burst City released?
- Burst City was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.