Gunbuster: The Movie (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2006, Gunbuster: The Movie is an action, drama, adventure and animation film directed by Hideaki Anno, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Noriko Takaya's dream is to become a space pilot like her father, who died when she was young after an attack by alien forces in deep space. After entering Okinawa Girls Space Pilot High School, she must persuade everyone, especially herself, that she can fulfill her goal and become an accomplished pilot despite being just an ordinary girl.
Who’s in it. Gunbuster: The Movie stars Noriko Hidaka as Noriko Takaya (voice), Rei Sakuma as Kazumi "Onee-sama" Amano (voice), Kazuki Yao as Smith Toren (voice) and Maria Kawamura as Jung Freud (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Gunbuster: The Movie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gunbuster: The Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gunbuster: The Movie 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 Gunbuster: The Movie (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gunbuster: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gunbuster: The Movie worth watching?
- Gunbuster: The Movie holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gunbuster: The Movie?
- Gunbuster: The Movie stars Noriko Hidaka, Rei Sakuma, Kazuki Yao, Maria Kawamura and Masako Katsuki.
- When was Gunbuster: The Movie released?
- Gunbuster: The Movie was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.