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Zëiram

1991Movie1 h 37 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–73%

A thrilling, tense adventure movie about the future and games.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Story

Teppei and Kamiya, two average joes working in the electronic services industry, stumble upon the intergalactic bounty-hunter Ilia, and her partner, the artificial intelligence named Bob. Both men are accidentally transported to the Zone, a virtual reality in which Bob has trapped Ilia's latest prey, a biological weapon named Zeiram. The Earth natives must both survive the experience and help Ilia capture Zeiram before the Zone disappears around them.

Feels like

  • Japanese Sci-Fi
  • Creature Feature
  • Virtual Reality
  • Biological Weapon
  • Bounty Hunter
  • Intergalactic
  • Practical Effects
  • Action Horror

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Keita Amemiya
Written by
Keita Amemiya, Hajime Matsumoto
Produced by
Shigeki Takeuchi, Hiroshi Ichida
Music by
Kōichi Ōta, Shinji Kinoshita

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Facts

December 21, 1991 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 21, 1991
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zëiram?"

Questions about Zëiram

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zëiram?

HooplaNight Flight+Eternal FamilyTubi TV

In the United States, Zëiram streams on Night Flight+ and Eternal Family, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Zëiram worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4).

Is there a sequel to Zëiram?

  1. Zëiram (1991)
  2. Zëiram 2 (1994)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Zëiram 2 (1994).

Will Zëiram make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Zëiram plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Zëiram in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.