Push (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, Push is an animation film directed by Osamu Tezuka, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. In a convenient world where vending machines offer just about everything, the hero procures whatever he needs from machines on his journey to see the creator. He tries to make a replacement purchase of the earth. But the creator declines his request, saying simply that there's no such thing as a brand new earth. The simplicity of the story illustrates the depths of Osamu Tezuka's despair at the earth's degradation, forming the gist of this 4-minute work.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Push 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 Push page.
If you liked it. Fans of Push tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Push (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Push change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Push worth watching?
- Push holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Push released?
- Push was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.