Akira (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1988, Akira is an action, animation and science fiction film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, running about 124 minutes. “Neo-Tokyo is about to E.X.P.L.O.D.E.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.
Who’s in it. Akira stars Mitsuo Iwata as Shotaro Kaneda (voice), Nozomu Sasaki as Tetsuo Shima (voice), Mami Koyama as Kei (voice) and Tessyo Genda as Ryûsaku (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Akira has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $553.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akira page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akira 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 Akira (1988)?
- In US, Akira is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Akira worth watching?
- Akira holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Akira?
- Akira stars Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Tessyo Genda and Koichi Kitamura.
- When was Akira released?
- Akira was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.