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Mobile Suit Gundam I

1981Movie2 h 19 minNR

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–85%

An epic, thrilling animated movie about war and the future, with standout world-building.

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Thrust into the thick of battle, a young boy and a secret weapon are earth's last hope!

In the year Universal Century 0079, humans have colonized the area of space lying in between the Earth and the moon. However, the ambitious Zabi family, rulers of the Duchy of Zeon, the grouping of colonies furthest from the earth, has sparked a war.

Feels like

  • Mecha Anime
  • Space Warfare
  • Political Intrigue
  • Futuristic Conflict
  • Coming-of-Age War Story
  • Iconic Robot Designs
  • Tragic Heroism
  • Social Commentary on War

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Shinya Sadamitsu, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Ryoji Fujiwara
Written by
Yoshiyuki Tomino, Hiroyuki Hoshiyama, Yū Yamamoto
Produced by
Masami Iwasaki, Yasuo Shibue
Music by
Takeo Watanabe, Yuji Matsuyama

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Facts

March 14, 1981 · 2 h 19 min · NR

Released
March 14, 1981
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$12 million
Available in
1 country

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Questions about Mobile Suit Gundam I

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Where can I stream Mobile Suit Gundam I?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Mobile Suit Gundam I worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is Mobile Suit Gundam I okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Mobile Suit Gundam I in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.