Space Battleship Yamato (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8.6
Released in 1977, Space Battleship Yamato is an action, drama, adventure and animation film directed by Toshio Masuda, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. When vile aliens known as the Gamilons wreak nuclear havoc on Earth, a group of survivors refit the Japanese battleship Yamato for intergalactic travel and set off on a mission to retrieve a neutralizer that will eradicate the radiation from Earth's atmosphere.
Who’s in it. Space Battleship Yamato stars Gorō Naya as Okita Juzo / Aruga Kosaku (voice), Kei Tomiyama as Kodai Susumu (voice), Shūsei Nakamura as Shima Daisuke (voice) and Yoko Asagami as Mori Yuki / Fisherman's Son (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Space Battleship Yamato sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $23M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Space Battleship Yamato page.
If you liked it. Fans of Space Battleship Yamato 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 Space Battleship Yamato (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Space Battleship Yamato change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Space Battleship Yamato worth watching?
- Space Battleship Yamato holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Space Battleship Yamato?
- Space Battleship Yamato stars Gorō Naya, Kei Tomiyama, Shūsei Nakamura, Yoko Asagami and Ichiro Nagai.
- When was Space Battleship Yamato released?
- Space Battleship Yamato was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.