Planet of Amoebas (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, Planet of Amoebas is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Yasushi Koshizaka, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. While driving home from her day, a young woman witnesses another woman lying in the street covered in a strange goo and warning of a threat from space before she passes. Relaying the information to the authorities, she learns of the real nature of the incident and how several other strange disappearances around the city are related to the events she reported. Talking to her friend about the situation, he begins looking into the reported cases of women disappearing only to himself disappear during the ensuing investigation. Turning to her sister to help process the situation, they find themselves the target of strange alien-like amoebas looking to abduct human women in order to procreate with them and must team up with the Defense Ministry investigating the events in order to stop the creatures from taking over the Earth.
Who’s in it. Planet of Amoebas stars Hirokio Andô, Rina Hatsume, Takashi Irie and Nanami Kawakami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Planet of Amoebas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planet of Amoebas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Planet of Amoebas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Planet of Amoebas (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Planet of Amoebas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Planet of Amoebas worth watching?
- Planet of Amoebas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Planet of Amoebas?
- Planet of Amoebas stars Hirokio Andô, Rina Hatsume, Takashi Irie, Nanami Kawakami and Aki Morita.
- When was Planet of Amoebas released?
- Planet of Amoebas was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.