Future War 198X (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, Future War 198X is an action, drama, war and animation film directed by Tomoharu Katsumata, running about 125 minutes. “Now … Never say Never.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American scientist constructs a laser satellite with hopes of preventing any nuclear conflicts from occurring. However, after a fatal error from both the US and the USSR governments, war breaks out and humanity faces a new bloodshed.
Who’s in it. Future War 198X stars Masashi Amenomori as General Secretary Orlov (voice), Yoshio Kaneuchi as President Gibson (voice), Kinya Kitaoji as Wataru Mikumo (voice) and Masako Natsume as Laura Gaine (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Future War 198X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Future War 198X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Future War 198X 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 Future War 198X (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Future War 198X change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Future War 198X worth watching?
- Future War 198X holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Future War 198X?
- Future War 198X stars Masashi Amenomori, Yoshio Kaneuchi, Kinya Kitaoji, Masako Natsume and Hidekatsu Shibata.
- When was Future War 198X released?
- Future War 198X was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.