Planet Prince (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6

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.