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Invasion of the Neptune Men

1961Movie1 h 14 min

23
TerribleGoodWatch score
23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Summary

Astronomer Shinichi Tachibana has a secret identity as the superhero "Iron Sharp" and is well beloved by children. When they are attacked by a group of metallic aliens, Iron Sharp drives the aliens away.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Directed by
Koji Ota
Written by
Shin Morita

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Facts

July 19, 1961 · 1 h 14 min · Violence

Released
July 19, 1961
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

The Load, Curb-Stomp Battle, Deflector Shields +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Invasion of the Neptune Men?"

Questions about Invasion of the Neptune Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Invasion of the Neptune Men?

In the United States, Invasion of the Neptune Men streams on Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, AMC, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Invasion of the Neptune Men worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23 (IMDb 2.3).

Is Invasion of the Neptune Men okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Invasion of the Neptune Men?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Invasion of the Neptune Men in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Invasion of the Neptune Men use?

The LoadCurb-Stomp BattleDeflector ShieldsStock FootageSensory AbuseStuff Blowing UpSpace ClothesDull SurpriseTokyo Is the Center of the UniverseNon-Indicative NameCaptain Space, Defender of Earth!Alien Invasionand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including The Load, Curb-Stomp Battle, and Deflector Shields.