Firefly (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1989, Firefly is an action, crime and romance film directed by Shunichi Kajima, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A young outlaw racing through the streets of Yokohama. Will the love that slipped through his fingers like sand come back to him once again?
Who’s in it. Firefly stars Toshiro Yanagiba as Kenji Shimada, Kaho Minami as Asako, Hiroshi Fuse as Hideo Kiuchi and Kyoko Tsujisawa as Yoko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Firefly has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firefly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firefly 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 Firefly (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Firefly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Firefly worth watching?
- Firefly holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firefly?
- Firefly stars Toshiro Yanagiba, Kaho Minami, Hiroshi Fuse, Kyoko Tsujisawa and Yoshio Harada.
- When was Firefly released?
- Firefly was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.