Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1981, Mobile Suit Gundam I is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, running about 139 minutes. “Thrust into the thick of battle, a young boy and a secret weapon are earth's last hope!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the year Universal Century 0079, humans have colonized the area of space lying in between the Earth and the moon. However, the ambitious Zabi family, rulers of the Duchy of Zeon, the grouping of colonies furthest from the earth, has sparked a war.
Who’s in it. Mobile Suit Gundam I stars Toru Furuya as Amuro Ray (voice), Hirotaka Suzuoki as Bright Noa (voice), Shozo Iizuka as Ryû Jose (voice) and Kiyonobu Suzuki as Hayato Kobayashi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mobile Suit Gundam I 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 Mobile Suit Gundam I page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mobile Suit Gundam I 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 Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mobile Suit Gundam I change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mobile Suit Gundam I worth watching?
- Mobile Suit Gundam I holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mobile Suit Gundam I?
- Mobile Suit Gundam I stars Toru Furuya, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Shozo Iizuka, Kiyonobu Suzuki and Fuyumi Shiraishi.
- When was Mobile Suit Gundam I released?
- Mobile Suit Gundam I was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.