Meatball Machine (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.5

Meatball Machine poster

Released in 2005, Meatball Machine is an action, horror, romance and science fiction film directed by Jun'ichi Yamamoto, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Capable of making bio-mechanical weapons out of human flesh, alien parasites grotesquely invade the Earth, turning their hosts into maniacal killers who seek and destroy each other to the bloody death! And yes, it s also a human love story, even though the budding romantics are infested with slimy, tumor-like globules.

Who’s in it. Meatball Machine stars Aoba Kawai as Sachiko, Kenichi Kawasaki as Tanaka, Tarô Suwa and Shôichirô Masumoto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Meatball Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Meatball Machine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Meatball Machine 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 Meatball Machine (2005)?
In US, Meatball Machine is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Meatball Machine worth watching?
Meatball Machine holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Meatball Machine?
Meatball Machine stars Aoba Kawai, Kenichi Kawasaki, Tarô Suwa, Shôichirô Masumoto and Toru Tezuka.
When was Meatball Machine released?
Meatball Machine was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.