The Boy from Andromeda (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1991, The Boy from Andromeda is a family and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. On a holiday to Mt Tarawera, teenager Jenny finds an odd shard of metal. In this third episode of the kids sci-fi series she meets its owner: 'Drom' — a survivor of an alien mission to deactivate a planet-annihilating space gun (aka Tarawera itself). They find themselves under siege from a Predator-like 'Guardian' of the gun. If Drom and Jenny and local kids Tessa and Lloyd can't defeat the mechanoid, catastrophe is imminent! The South Pacific Pictures series found international sales and cult repute.
Who’s in it. The Boy from Andromeda stars Jane Creswell as Drom, Anthony Samuels as Llyod, Brian McNeill as Dory and Alex Van Dam as Hec, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Boy from Andromeda has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy from Andromeda page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy from Andromeda tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Big Time Rush, The Owl House and The Simpsons.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy from Andromeda (1991)?
- In US, The Boy from Andromeda is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy from Andromeda worth watching?
- The Boy from Andromeda holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boy from Andromeda?
- The Boy from Andromeda stars Jane Creswell, Anthony Samuels, Brian McNeill, Alex Van Dam and Dale Corlett.
- When was The Boy from Andromeda released?
- The Boy from Andromeda was released in 1991.