Baton (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2009, Baton is an action, comedy, animation and romance film directed by Ryûhei Kitamura, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Baton is a collection of three 20-minute Sci-fi anime films dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yokohama city. On Planet Abel, human-like robot Apollo (Ichihara Hayato, Rookies) and robot-like human Mikaru (Ueto Aya, Azumi) come upon a stowaway robot with a mysterious "Cipher" chip. Not knowing Cipher's powers, Apollo takes the chip for fun, throwing both him and Mikaru headfirst into a mind-boggling mystery that affects the past, present, and future.
Who’s in it. Baton stars Hayato Ichihara as Apollo (voice), Aya Ueto as Mikaru (voice), Kane Kosugi as Saturn (voice) and Tatsuya Fujiwara as Cipher (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Baton has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baton 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 Baton (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baton change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baton worth watching?
- Baton holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baton?
- Baton stars Hayato Ichihara, Aya Ueto, Kane Kosugi, Tatsuya Fujiwara and Takashi Naito.
- When was Baton released?
- Baton was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.