Mars (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1994, Mars is an animation, action and science fiction film directed by Hideyuki Motohashi, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Mars is the 1st remake of the franchise and restored the original manga's storyline of a young boy in suspended animation inside a South Sea volcano who awakens a century before his alien masters planned to use his powers to reduce human civilization to a manageable low-tech level.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Mars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mars tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mars (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mars worth watching?
- Mars holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Mars released?
- Mars was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.