Gandahar (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1987, Gandahar is a fantasy, adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by René Laloux, running about 83 minutes. “‘In a thousand years, Gandahar was destroyed, and all its people massacred. A thousand years ago, Gandahar will be saved, and what can’t be avoided will be.”” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the planet Gandahar where peace reigns and poverty is unknown, this utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sylvain is sent to investigate this mysterious threat.
Who’s in it. Gandahar stars Pierre-Marie Escourrou as Sylvain Lanvère (voice), Catherine Chevallier as Airelle (voice), Georges Wilson as Métamorphe (voice) and Anny Duperey as Ambisextra (Voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gandahar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gandahar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gandahar tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gandahar (1987)?
- In US, Gandahar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gandahar worth watching?
- Gandahar holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gandahar?
- Gandahar stars Pierre-Marie Escourrou, Catherine Chevallier, Georges Wilson, Anny Duperey and Christine Paris.
- When was Gandahar released?
- Gandahar was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.