Akira (1988)
Movie 2h 4m ★ 7.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night
ActionAnimationScience Fiction
Dating from 1988, Akira sits in the action, animation and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. The cast includes Takeshi Kusao, Nozomu Sasaki and Yuriko Fuchizaki. The running time is 2h 4m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.
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Cast & crew
- Katsuhiro OtomoDirector
- Takeshi Kusaoas Kai (voice)
- Nozomu Sasakias Tetsuo Shima (voice)
- Yuriko Fuchizakias Kaori (voice)
- Tessyo Gendaas Ryûsaku (voice)
- Mitsuo Iwataas Shotaro Kaneda (voice)
- Mami Koyamaas Kei (voice)
- Masaaki Okuraas Yamagata (voice)
- Taro Ishidaas Colonel Shikishima
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Questions about Akira
- What genre is Akira?
- Akira is categorised as Action, Animation, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in Akira?
- Takeshi Kusao, Nozomu Sasaki, Yuriko Fuchizaki, Tessyo Genda, Mitsuo Iwata appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Akira?
- Katsuhiro Otomo directed Akira.
- How long is Akira?
- Akira runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Is Akira worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Akira?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
