The Bead Game (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1977, The Bead Game is an animation film directed by Ishu Patel, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. To a percussive soundtrack, a succession of more complex animals forms and is consumed by their successors (all formed from beads). Finally, We reach man, who develops ever more sophisticated forms of war.
Who’s in it. The Bead Game stars Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand and Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bead Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bead Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bead Game tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bead Game (1977)?
- In CA, The Bead Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bead Game worth watching?
- The Bead Game holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bead Game?
- The Bead Game stars Ming-Na Wen and Temuera Morrison.