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Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito

2016Movie1 h 57 min

AnimationDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A profoundly sad, moving animated movie about technology and the future, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Story

The film adapts and expands the Planetarian visual novel by Key. The story is set in a dystopian future where biological and nuclear warfare has left a once prosperous civilization in complete ruin. The film tells the story of an old man travelling around with a mobile planetarium projector to show people the stars.

Feels like

  • Post-Apocalyptic
  • Dystopian Future
  • Melancholy
  • Philosophical
  • Technological Dystopia
  • Spiritual Reflection
  • Sentimental Journey
  • Humanity's Hope
  • Visual Novel Adaptation

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Naokatsu Tsuda, Katsuichi Nakayama, Shunsuke Machitani
Written by
Naokatsu Tsuda, Shogo Yasukawa
Produced by
Hiroyuki Aoi, Kohei Miyajima
Music by
Shinji Orito, Donmaru, Tomohiro Takeshita

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Facts

September 3, 2016 · 1 h 57 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
September 3, 2016
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
28 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito?"

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Where can I stream Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).

Is there a sequel to Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito?

  1. Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito (2016)
  2. Planetarian: Snow Globe (2021)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Planetarian: Snow Globe (2021).

Is Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.