
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem(2003)
“The animated House Musical.”
Overview
Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are — and to rescue Stella.
Director
Kazuhisa Takenouchi
Studio
Toei Animation
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$7M
Cast

Romanthony
as Octave (singing voice)

Thomas Bangalter
as Shep (singing voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
No Language
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Toei Animation • Daft Life
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003).
What is Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem about?▼
Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are — and to rescue Stella.
Who directed Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem?▼
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem was directed by Kazuhisa Takenouchi and released in 2003. It is a animation, science fiction, music, adventure film.
How long is Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem?▼
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
Who stars in Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem?▼
The cast of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem includes Romanthony as Octave (singing voice), Thomas Bangalter as Shep (singing voice).
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