Patlabor: The Movie (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1989, Patlabor: The Movie is an action, mystery, animation and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Oshii, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A mysterious suicide and a series of unmanned robot run-aways sparks off a Police investigation into the suspicious software on-board thousands of industrial robots around Tokyo.
Who’s in it. Patlabor: The Movie stars Mina Tominaga as Noa Izumi (voice), Toshio Furukawa as Asuma Shinohara (voice), Ryusuke Ohbayashi as Kiichi Goto (voice) and Yoshiko Sakakibara as Shinobu Nagumo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Patlabor: The Movie 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 Patlabor: The Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie 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 Patlabor: The Movie (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Patlabor: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Patlabor: The Movie worth watching?
- Patlabor: The Movie holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, mystery, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Patlabor: The Movie?
- Patlabor: The Movie stars Mina Tominaga, Toshio Furukawa, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Yoshiko Sakakibara and Yō Inoue.
- When was Patlabor: The Movie released?
- Patlabor: The Movie was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.