Lensman (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, Lensman is an action, animation and science fiction film directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, running about 107 minutes. “Shadow of the Lens” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this animated adaptation of E. E. Doc Smith's groundbreaking science fiction serial "Grey Lensman" from the 1930s-1950s, Kimball Kinnison, a young man from the agricultural planet Mquie and his Valerian companion, Buscirk find a dying man with a legendary crystal lens embedded in his hand. As the man was dying, he mysteriously passed on the Lens to Kim. With more companions to come by, Kim must find out the purpose of the Lens before the Boskone dynasty does.
Who’s in it. Lensman stars Toshio Furukawa as Kimball Kinnison (voice), Mami Koyama as Clarissa MacDougall (voice), Chikao Ohtsuka as Pete Van Buskirk (voice) and Nachi Nozawa as Worsel (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Lensman 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 Lensman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lensman 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 Lensman (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lensman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lensman worth watching?
- Lensman holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Lensman?
- Lensman stars Toshio Furukawa, Mami Koyama, Chikao Ohtsuka, Nachi Nozawa and Katsuya Kobayashi.
- When was Lensman released?
- Lensman was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.