Star of the Giants (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, Star of the Giants is an animation film directed by Satoshi Dezaki, running about 110 minutes. “Hot fighting spirit, guts--Hyuma Matsui, burn!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hyuma Hoshi dreams of becoming a top baseball star like his father, a 3rd baseman who was injured in World War II and forced to retire. Hoshi joins the wildly popular Giants team and soon realizes the difficulty of managing high expectations. From the grueling training to his rivalry with Hanagata of the Hanshin Tigers, Hoshi will need some pitching magic to make it in the big leagues.
Who’s in it. Star of the Giants stars Toru Furuya as Hyūma Hoshi (voice), Fuyumi Shiraishi as Akiko Hoshi (voice), Joji Yanami as Chūta Ban (voice) and Makio Inoue as Mitsuru Hanagata (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Star of the Giants 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 Star of the Giants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star of the Giants tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star of the Giants (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star of the Giants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Star of the Giants worth watching?
- Star of the Giants holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Star of the Giants?
- Star of the Giants stars Toru Furuya, Fuyumi Shiraishi, Joji Yanami, Makio Inoue and Ryusuke Shiomi.
- When was Star of the Giants released?
- Star of the Giants was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.