Astro Boy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1980, Astro Boy is an animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy series.
What it’s about. In 2030 AD, after being abandoned by his creator, a young boy robot is rescued by an Android Advocate, Dr Elefun, who adopts him as his own and guides him in the use of his special powers to aid and protect mankind and robot-kind.
Who’s in it. Astro Boy stars Mari Shimizu as Atom (voice), Hisashi Katsuta as Dr. Ochanomizu (voice), Ichiro Nagai as Detective Tawashi (voice) and Katsuji Mori as Atlas (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Astro Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Astro Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Astro Boy tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Astro Boy (1980)?
- In US, Astro Boy is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Astro Boy worth watching?
- Astro Boy holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Astro Boy?
- Astro Boy stars Mari Shimizu, Hisashi Katsuta, Ichiro Nagai, Katsuji Mori and Masako Sugaya.
- When was Astro Boy released?
- Astro Boy was released in 1980.