Appleseed: Ex Machina (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2007, Appleseed: Ex Machina is an action, thriller, animation and science fiction film directed by Shinji Aramaki, running about 105 minutes. “Where there's despair, hope comes in threes: a Human, a Cyborg and a Bioroid.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As members of ESWAT, the elite forces serving Olympus, Deunan and Briaereos are deployed anywhere trouble strikes. Olympus finds itself under a stealth attack - cyborg terrorism, deadly nanotech zealots, and rioting citizens are just some of the threats that Deunan must contend with as she fights to save Olympus!

Who’s in it. Appleseed: Ex Machina stars Ai Kobayashi as Deunan Knute (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Brialeos Hecatombcales (voice), Yūji Kishi as Tereus (voice) and Kong Kuwata as Aeacus (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Appleseed: Ex Machina 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 Appleseed: Ex Machina page.

If you liked it. Fans of Appleseed: Ex Machina 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 Appleseed: Ex Machina (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Appleseed: Ex Machina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Appleseed: Ex Machina worth watching?
Appleseed: Ex Machina holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Appleseed: Ex Machina?
Appleseed: Ex Machina stars Ai Kobayashi, Koichi Yamadera, Yūji Kishi, Kong Kuwata and Shinpachi Tsuji.
When was Appleseed: Ex Machina released?
Appleseed: Ex Machina was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.