Appleseed (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Appleseed is an action, animation and science fiction film directed by Shinji Aramaki, running about 101 minutes. “Humanity's last chance for survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a utopian society created at the end of the third world war, a female warrior who has been plucked from the badlands begins to see cracks in this new facade. And what does this community have planned for the rest of humankind?
Who’s in it. Appleseed stars Ai Kobayashi as Deyunan (voice), Asumi Miwa as Deyunan (motion actor), Jurota Kosugi as Buriareosu (voice) and Yuki Matsuoka as Hitomi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Appleseed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HiDive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Appleseed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Appleseed 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 Appleseed (2004)?
- In US, Appleseed is available to stream on HiDive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Appleseed worth watching?
- Appleseed holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Appleseed?
- Appleseed stars Ai Kobayashi, Asumi Miwa, Jurota Kosugi, Yuki Matsuoka and Yuzuru Fujimoto.
- When was Appleseed released?
- Appleseed was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.