Zero (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1984, Zero is a war film directed by Toshio Masuda, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Two young men are recruited into the Japanese air force just before outbreak of WW2 by the test pilot of Japans new super fighter - the Zero. The movie is told in reverse from the point of one of the young men who don't qualify for the pilot training and instead joins the ground crew. It chronicles the entire history of the famous fighter from the first prototype test flights all through the war.
Who’s in it. Zero stars Jun Hashizume as Kunio Mizushima, Yu Hayami as Shizuko Yoshikawa, Yūzō Kayama as Manbei Shimokawa and Tetsuro Tamba as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Zero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zero tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zero (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zero worth watching?
- Zero holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zero?
- Zero stars Jun Hashizume, Yu Hayami, Yūzō Kayama, Tetsuro Tamba and Kinya Kitaoji.
- When was Zero released?
- Zero was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.