Tale of the Earth (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Tale of the Earth is an animation and science fiction film directed by Shigeyuki Yamane, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A youngster, Wil had a dissatisfaction to the society which the computer controls the total life of a person. One day he catches a strange telepathy from outer space.
Who’s in it. Tale of the Earth stars Yu Mizushima as Will (voice), Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Chief (voice), Rokuro Naya as Zazie (voice) and Kohei Miyauchi as Asturias (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tale of the Earth 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 Tale of the Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tale of the Earth tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tale of the Earth (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tale of the Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tale of the Earth worth watching?
- Tale of the Earth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tale of the Earth?
- Tale of the Earth stars Yu Mizushima, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Rokuro Naya, Kohei Miyauchi and Toku Nishio.
- When was Tale of the Earth released?
- Tale of the Earth was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.