Message from Space (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Message from Space is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 105 minutes. “Where Fantasies are Real & Reality is Fantastic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.
Who’s in it. Message from Space stars Vic Morrow as General Garuda, Sonny Chiba as Prince Hans (as Sonny Chiba), Philip Casnoff as Aaron Solar and Peggy Lee Brennan as Meia Long, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Message from Space 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 Message from Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Message from Space 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 Message from Space (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Message from Space change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Message from Space worth watching?
- Message from Space holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Message from Space?
- Message from Space stars Vic Morrow, Sonny Chiba, Philip Casnoff, Peggy Lee Brennan and Etsuko Shihomi.
- When was Message from Space released?
- Message from Space was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.