Rainbow War (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1985, Rainbow War is an adventure film directed by Bob Rogers, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Three kingdoms, floating separately in space, can each see the other nearby kingdoms but have no means to communicate or visit. Each has developed a fanatical obsession for a specific color for clothing, architecture, and even plant life: one blue, one red, one golden. A forbidden inter-kingdom romance and a war of conquest ensues when a means of travel between the kingdoms is abruptly found. This short film was created for Expo 86, the World Fair in Vancouver in 1986.
Who’s in it. Rainbow War stars Saffron Henderson as Red Princess, Gillian Barber as Yellow Queen, Jonathon Pallone as Red King and Simon Webb as Blue King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Rainbow War 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 Rainbow War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rainbow War 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 Rainbow War (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rainbow War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rainbow War worth watching?
- Rainbow War holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rainbow War?
- Rainbow War stars Saffron Henderson, Gillian Barber, Jonathon Pallone, Simon Webb and David Bloom.
- When was Rainbow War released?
- Rainbow War was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.