Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2005, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is an action, fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Tetsuya Nomura, running about 101 minutes. “Is it for the children, for a memory, or for himself?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two years have passed since the final battle with Sephiroth. Though Midgar, city of mako, city of prosperity, has been reduced to ruins, its people slowly but steadily walk the road to reconstruction. However, a mysterious illness called Geostigma torments them. With no cure in sight, it brings death to the afflicted, one after another, robbing the people of their fledgling hope.
Who’s in it. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children stars Takahiro Sakurai as Cloud Strife (voice), Ayumi Ito as Tifa Lockhart (voice), Showtaro Morikubo as Kadaj (voice) and Maaya Sakamoto as Aerith Gainsborough (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children 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 Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005)?
- In US, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children worth watching?
- Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children?
- Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children stars Takahiro Sakurai, Ayumi Ito, Showtaro Morikubo, Maaya Sakamoto and Keiji Fujiwara.
- When was Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children released?
- Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.