Back to Gaya (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 2004, Back to Gaya is a fantasy and animation film directed by Lenard Fritz Krawinkel, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The beautiful world of Gaya is home to a community of creatures, known as the Snurks, who are much smaller than humans, but who have an uncanny resemblance to them. But the Snurks are facing imminent danger. Someone has stolen the magic stone called Dalamite without which this world is doomed. Two Snurks named Boo and Zino embark on a dangerous mission to track down and recover the stone. As they attempt to find the stone, their journey takes them into another world that is both strange and frightening!
Who’s in it. Back to Gaya stars Michael Herbig as Buu (voice), Vanessa Petruo as Alanta (voice), Sebastian Höffner as Zeck (voice) and Torsten Münchow as Zino (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Back to Gaya has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to Gaya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to Gaya 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 Back to Gaya (2004)?
- In US, Back to Gaya is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back to Gaya worth watching?
- Back to Gaya holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back to Gaya?
- Back to Gaya stars Michael Herbig, Vanessa Petruo, Sebastian Höffner, Torsten Münchow and Patrick Stewart.
- When was Back to Gaya released?
- Back to Gaya was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
