Planet Prince (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1959, Planet Prince is a science fiction, action, adventure and family film directed by Eijirō Wakabayashi, running about 57 minutes.

What it’s about. A mysterious hero must intervene when a nefarious presence from outer space arrives to steal a powerful new rocket fuel.

Who’s in it. Planet Prince stars Tatsuo Umemiya as Planet Prince / Waku-san, Joji Oka as Ambassador Maboroshi / Maboroshi taishi and Hiroko Mine as Sachiko Shibasaki.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Planet Prince 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 Planet Prince page.

If you liked it. Fans of Planet Prince tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Planet Prince (1959)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Planet Prince change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Planet Prince worth watching?
Planet Prince holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction, action, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Planet Prince?
Planet Prince stars Tatsuo Umemiya, Joji Oka and Hiroko Mine.
When was Planet Prince released?
Planet Prince was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.