Escaflowne: The Movie (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Escaflowne: The Movie is an action, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Kazuki Akane, running about 98 minutes. “One will wake it. One will destroy it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gaea is a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi Kanzaki helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon a journey to fight the Black Dragon Clan. The battle over a legendary suit of dragon armor, Escaflowne, has begun.
Who’s in it. Escaflowne: The Movie stars Maaya Sakamoto as Hitomi Kanzaki, Tomokazu Seki as Van (voice), Mayumi Izuka as Yukari / Sora (voice) and Minami Takayama as Dilandau (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Escaflowne: 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 Escaflowne: The Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escaflowne: 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 Escaflowne: The Movie (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escaflowne: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escaflowne: The Movie worth watching?
- Escaflowne: The Movie holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escaflowne: The Movie?
- Escaflowne: The Movie stars Maaya Sakamoto, Tomokazu Seki, Mayumi Izuka, Minami Takayama and Koji Tsujitani.
- When was Escaflowne: The Movie released?
- Escaflowne: The Movie was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.