Robot Carnival (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Robot Carnival is a fantasy, animation and science fiction film directed by Koji Morimoto, running about 90 minutes. “Nine Animators. One Vision.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An anthology of various tales told in various styles with robots being the one common element among them.
Who’s in it. Robot Carnival stars Keiko Hanagata as Grandma (voice), Kumiko Takizawa as Daughter / Small Robot (voice), Koji Moritsugu as The Main Character (voice) and Aya Murata as Daughter (child) (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Robot Carnival has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll, Philo, Eternal Family and RetroCrush Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robot Carnival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robot Carnival 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 Robot Carnival (1987)?
- In US, Robot Carnival is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Philo and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Robot Carnival worth watching?
- Robot Carnival holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Robot Carnival?
- Robot Carnival stars Keiko Hanagata, Kumiko Takizawa, Koji Moritsugu, Aya Murata and Nariko Fujieda.
- When was Robot Carnival released?
- Robot Carnival was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.