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Casshern

2004·Movie
2h 21min·NR

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No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor1

World

The future, war, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

When a hero falls a legend will rise

Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, much of Earth has become uninhabitable and people have become prey to new diseases. Professor Azuma's "neo-cell" project, which is supposed to be the answer to mankind's hardships, becomes a nightmare come true when mutants spawned from the experiment escape and declare war on the human race. Azuma's son Tetsuya, who was killed during the previous war, is reborn into the cyborg Casshern as mankind's last hope against the new mutant threat. This live-action sci-fi movie based on a 1973 Japanese animé of the same name.
Post-Apocalyptic Sci-FiStylized Action EpicCyborg Hero NarrativeAnti-War CommentaryVisually StrikingHumanity's StruggleTechno-Horror ElementsBleak FutureExistential Drama

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Casshern legally?

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Is Casshern worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Casshern rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Casshern?

2 h 21 min

Casshern runs 2 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Casshern?

Critics70
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Casshern much the same way.

Was Casshern a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$12 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Casshern in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Casshern?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Casshern in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Casshern use?

And Then John Was a ZombieCame Back WrongCloning Body PartsCycle of RevengeDarker and EdgierDehumanizationInstant Runes"Everyone Comes Back" Fantasy Party EndingHuman ResourcesShell-Shocked VeteranTactical Superweapon UnitWar Crime Subverts Heroism

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Casshern, including And Then John Was a Zombie, Came Back Wrong, Cloning Body Parts.