Zëiram (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Zëiram is an action, comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Keita Amemiya, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Teppei and Kamiya, two average joes working in the electronic services industry, stumble upon the intergalactic bounty-hunter Ilia, and her partner, the artificial intelligence named Bob. Both men are accidentally transported to the Zone, a virtual reality in which Bob has trapped Ilia's latest prey, a biological weapon named Zeram. The Earth natives must both survive the experience and help Ilia capture Zeram before the Zone disappears around them.
Who’s in it. Zëiram stars Yûko Moriyama as Iria, Kunihiro Ida as Teppei, Masakazu Handa as Bob (voice) and Mizuho Yoshida as Zeiramu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Zëiram has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zëiram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zëiram 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 Zëiram (1991)?
- In US, Zëiram is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zëiram worth watching?
- Zëiram holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zëiram?
- Zëiram stars Yûko Moriyama, Kunihiro Ida, Masakazu Handa, Mizuho Yoshida and Yukitomo Tochino.
- When was Zëiram released?
- Zëiram was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.