Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is an action, thriller, fantasy and adventure film directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, running about 106 minutes. “Unleash a new reality” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.
Who’s in it. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within stars Ming-Na Wen as Dr. Aki Ross (voice), Alec Baldwin as Cap. Gray Edwards (voice), Ving Rhames as Sgt. Ryan Whitaker (voice) and Steve Buscemi as Off. Neil Fleming (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $85.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 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 Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)?
- In US, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within worth watching?
- Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within?
- Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within stars Ming-Na Wen, Alec Baldwin, Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi and Peri Gilpin.
- When was Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within released?
- Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.