Prince of Space (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 2.2
Released in 1959, Prince of Space is an action and science fiction film directed by Eijirō Wakabayashi, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. When an alien force tries to invade Earth to steal a powerful new rocket fuel, a mysterious hero intervenes.
Who’s in it. Prince of Space stars Tatsuo Umemiya as Yûsei ôji / Waku-san, Ushio Akashi as Dr. Maki, Joji Oka as Ambassador Maboroshi / Maboroshi taishi and Hiroko Mine as Sachko Shibasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.2/10, Prince of Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prince of Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prince of Space 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 Prince of Space (1959)?
- In US, Prince of Space is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prince of Space worth watching?
- Prince of Space holds an audience score of 2.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prince of Space?
- Prince of Space stars Tatsuo Umemiya, Ushio Akashi, Joji Oka, Hiroko Mine and Ken Sudo.
- When was Prince of Space released?
- Prince of Space was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.