The Five Star Stories (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1989, The Five Star Stories is an action, drama, animation and science fiction film directed by Kazuo Yamazaki, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. "The Five Star Stories" is a well created Japanese anime film. Among the 5 star systems known as the Joker Systems, there are many kingdoms. There are knights within the kingdoms and these knights who control giant robots, Mortar Heads, are called Headliners. Bound to the knights are fatimas. Human in appearance and mind, the fatimas (mostly female) possess expanded physical capabilities and make it possible for a Headliner to control a Mortar Head. Fatimas cannot reproduce. All this is overseen by Emperor Amaterasu and his Mirage Knights.
Who’s in it. The Five Star Stories stars Ryo Horikawa as Ladyos Soap / Amateras no Mikado, Maria Kawamura as Fatima Lachesis, Kazuhiko Inoue as King Co-Luce and Norio Wakamoto as Words Woulard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Five Star Stories 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 The Five Star Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Five Star Stories 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 The Five Star Stories (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Five Star Stories change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Five Star Stories worth watching?
- The Five Star Stories holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Five Star Stories?
- The Five Star Stories stars Ryo Horikawa, Maria Kawamura, Kazuhiko Inoue, Norio Wakamoto and Hideyuki Tanaka.
- When was The Five Star Stories released?
- The Five Star Stories was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.