The Ultraman (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1975, The Ultraman is a science fiction, fantasy and action film directed by Sompote Sands, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. After being killed by a gang of bandits who desecrate a Buddha statue, a young boy named Ah Kuo is revived by Ultramen and becomes a new Ultraman. Together, the Ultramen battle an army of monsters who are awakened by a failed rocket test.
Who’s in it. The Ultraman stars Ted Thomas as Ultraman (Hanuman) / Sripouk / Robber in green (partial) / Narrator (voices), Chris Hilton as Dr. Wisut / Robber in black (partial) (voices), Warren Rooke as Ultraman / Srisuriya / Robber in green (partial) / Robber in blue (voices) and Ron Oliphant as Helios / Robber in black (partial) (voices), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Ultraman sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ultraman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ultraman tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ultraman (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ultraman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ultraman worth watching?
- The Ultraman holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction, fantasy and action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ultraman?
- The Ultraman stars Ted Thomas, Chris Hilton, Warren Rooke, Ron Oliphant and Sanit Kaewadee.
- When was The Ultraman released?
- The Ultraman was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.