Kamen Rider: The First (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.6

Kamen Rider: The First poster

Released in 2005, Kamen Rider: The First is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Takao Nagaishi, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Takeshi Hongo is a man of extraordinary intellect, but his promising future is about to be maliciously snuffed out by and evil secret society known as Shocker. Reinvented against his will and transformed into a powerful experimental cyborg, Hongo will forever be known as Kamen Rider The First.

Who’s in it. Kamen Rider: The First stars Masaya Kikawada as Kamen Rider 1/Takeshi Hongo, Hassei Takano as Kamen Rider 2/Ichimonji Hayato, Rena Komine as Asuka Midorikawa and Hiroshi Miyauchi as Tobei Tachibana, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Kamen Rider: The First 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 Kamen Rider: The First page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kamen Rider: The First 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 Kamen Rider: The First (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kamen Rider: The First change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Kamen Rider: The First worth watching?
Kamen Rider: The First holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kamen Rider: The First?
Kamen Rider: The First stars Masaya Kikawada, Hassei Takano, Rena Komine, Hiroshi Miyauchi and Eiji Wentz.
When was Kamen Rider: The First released?
Kamen Rider: The First was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.