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Fantastic Planet

1973·Movie
1h 12min·NR
IMDb7.6Metacritic737.4Rotten Tomatoes91%87%

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wondrous and melancholic

  • Wonder8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some absurdist humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Fantasy, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

A sublime trip to a fine new world!

On the planet Ygam, the Draags, extremely technologically and spiritually advanced blue humanoids, consider the tiny Oms, human beings descendants of Terra's inhabitants, as ignorant animals. Those who live in slavery are treated as simple pets and used to entertain Draag children; those who live hidden in the hostile wilderness of the planet are periodically hunted and ruthlessly slaughtered as if they were vermin.
French AnimationSci-FiDystopianAllegorySocial CommentaryVisually StrikingSurrealCult ClassicPhilosophical

Crew

Directed by:
René Laloux
Written by:
Roland Topor, René Laloux, Stefan Wul
Produced by:
Anatole Dauman, Simon Damiani, Václav Strnad
Composed by:
Paul Bertault, Robert Pouret, Jean Guérin

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Fantastic Planet

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Where can I stream Fantastic Planet legally?

HBO MaxThe RokuCriterionCinemaxPlexDarkroom

Fantastic Planet is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fantastic Planet worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fantastic Planet rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Fantastic Planet?

1 h 12 min

Fantastic Planet runs 1 h 12 min.

Is Fantastic Planet based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fantastic Planet?

Critics82
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Fantastic Planet much the same way.

What language is Fantastic Planet in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in XC, France.

In how many countries can I watch Fantastic Planet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fantastic Planet in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fantastic Planet use?

Win-Win EndingWhat Happened to the Mouse?Personal Rain CloudArt Imitates ArtAliens Speaking EnglishRescue IntroductionDoes This Remind You of Anything?Ear FinsGreen-Eyed MonsterAlien AbductionTurned Against Their MastersComposite Characterand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Fantastic Planet, including Win-Win Ending, What Happened to the Mouse?, Personal Rain Cloud.