Ultraman (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 1966, Ultraman is an action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery series.
What it’s about. Hayata is a member of the Science Patrol, an organization tasked with investigating bizarre anomalies. He is mortally wounded when accidently encountering an alien being from Land of Light, who grants Hayata new life as the two are merged into one. Now, whenever a threat arises that is too great for the Science Patrol to handle, Hayata activates the beta capsule and becomes the hero known as Ultraman.
Who’s in it. Ultraman stars Susumu Kurobe as Shin Hayata / Ultraman, Akiji Kobayashi as Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu, Sandayuu Dokumamushi as Daisuke Arashi and Hiroko Sakurai as Akiko Fuji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Ultraman sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ultraman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ultraman 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 Ultraman (1966)?
- In US, Ultraman is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ultraman worth watching?
- Ultraman holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ultraman?
- Ultraman stars Susumu Kurobe, Akiji Kobayashi, Sandayuu Dokumamushi, Hiroko Sakurai and Masaya Nihei.
- When was Ultraman released?
- Ultraman was released in 1966.