Space Battleship Yamato(2010)
“The legendary sci-fi animation, a live-action film at last.”
Overview
In 2199, five years after the Gamilons began an invasion of Earth, the planet has been ravaged by the aliens' bombs. The remnants of humanity have fled underground to escape the irradiated surface. One day, former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a capsule sent from the planet Iscandar that tells of a device that can remove the radiation from the Earth's surface. The Earth Defense Force rebuilds the battleship Yamato with a new type of propulsion system to make the 148,000 light year trip to Iscandar in hopes of saving the Earth. Within one year, the radiation will drive the rest of humanity to extinction.
Director
Takashi Yamazaki
Studio
Abe Shuji
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
Takuya Kimura
as Susumu Kodai
Meisa Kuroki
as Yuki Mori
Toshiro Yanagiba
as Shirō Sanada
Naoto Ogata
as Daisuke Shima
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
as Hajime Saito
Shinichi Tsutsumi
as Mamoru Kodai
Maiko
as Aihara
Reiko Takashima
as Doctor Sado
Toshiyuki Nishida
as Hikozaemon Tokugawa
Toshihiro Yashiba
as Yasuo Nanbu
Kazuki Namioka
as Saburō Katō
Takumi Saitoh
as Akira Yamamoto
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Abe Shuji • CBC • Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Space Battleship Yamato?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Space Battleship Yamato (2010).
What is Space Battleship Yamato about?▼
In 2199, five years after the Gamilons began an invasion of Earth, the planet has been ravaged by the aliens' bombs. The remnants of humanity have fled underground to escape the irradiated surface. One day, former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a capsule sent from the planet Iscandar that tells of a device that can remove the radiation from the Earth's surface. The Earth Defense Force rebuilds the battleship Yamato with a new type of propulsion system to make the 148,000 light year trip to Iscandar in hopes of saving the Earth. Within one year, the radiation will drive the rest of humanity to extinction.
Who directed Space Battleship Yamato?▼
Space Battleship Yamato was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and released in 2010. It is a science fiction, action, adventure, drama film.
How long is Space Battleship Yamato?▼
Space Battleship Yamato has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in Space Battleship Yamato?▼
The cast of Space Battleship Yamato includes Takuya Kimura as Susumu Kodai, Meisa Kuroki as Yuki Mori, Toshiro Yanagiba as Shirō Sanada, Naoto Ogata as Daisuke Shima, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Hajime Saito and more.
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