The Aurora (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2000, The Aurora is an adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by Yoshinori Sugano, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Deep-sea archeologist Hiroshi Ibuki is the member of the digging team working at the bottom of the sea hoping to uncover the origins of Earth's existence but instead uncovers a mysterious colony of bacteria which gives off light similar to the Aurora Borealis. The ancient bacteria, once revived, attempt to make the world habitable for themselves - a process that would bring Earth back to its early primal form, killing all current life in the process.
Who’s in it. The Aurora stars Shigeru Chiba as Jack Mollard (voice), Toshio Furukawa as Toru Enriques (voice), Takaya Hashi as Hatsuhiko Goto (voice) and Megumi Okina as Chun-lu Wang (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Aurora sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aurora page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aurora tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aurora (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Aurora change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Aurora worth watching?
- The Aurora holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Aurora?
- The Aurora stars Shigeru Chiba, Toshio Furukawa, Takaya Hashi, Megumi Okina and Akira Kamiya.
- When was The Aurora released?
- The Aurora was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.