This Boy Can Fight Aliens (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, This Boy Can Fight Aliens is an animation and science fiction film directed by Soubi Yamamoto, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. When unstoppable aliens invade, it seems that all is lost until a teenager with the ability to defeat these invaders appears, but he has no memories of who he is or how to use his power.
Who’s in it. This Boy Can Fight Aliens stars Ryohei Kimura as Kakashi (voice), Daisuke Hirakawa as Shiro (voice), Yoshiyuki Shimozuma as Yamamura (voice) and Megumi Han as Toru (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, This Boy Can Fight Aliens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Boy Can Fight Aliens page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Boy Can Fight Aliens tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Boy Can Fight Aliens (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Boy Can Fight Aliens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Boy Can Fight Aliens worth watching?
- This Boy Can Fight Aliens holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Boy Can Fight Aliens?
- This Boy Can Fight Aliens stars Ryohei Kimura, Daisuke Hirakawa, Yoshiyuki Shimozuma, Megumi Han and Hideyuki Hayami.
- When was This Boy Can Fight Aliens released?
- This Boy Can Fight Aliens was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.