Roujin Z (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, Roujin Z is a drama, animation and science fiction film directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. Takazawa, an elderly invalid who is cared for at his home by Haruko, a young nursing student, is chosen by the Japanese Ministry of Public Welfare to test the Z-001, a computerized hospital bed with robotic features that allegedly displays more efficiency and skills than any human nurse, but Haruko mistrusts a machine unable to consider human feelings.
Who’s in it. Roujin Z stars Chisa Yokoyama as Haruko Mitsuhashi (voice), Hikojiro Matsumura as Kijuro Takazawa (voice), Chie Sato as Nobuko Ohe (voice) and Hikojirō Matsumura as Ache B (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Roujin Z 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 Roujin Z page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roujin Z tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roujin Z (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roujin Z change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roujin Z worth watching?
- Roujin Z holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roujin Z?
- Roujin Z stars Chisa Yokoyama, Hikojiro Matsumura, Chie Sato, Hikojirō Matsumura and Koji Tsujitani.
- When was Roujin Z released?
- Roujin Z was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.