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Space Battleship Yamato

1977Movie2 h 15 min

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–79%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

When vile aliens known as the Gamilons wreak nuclear havoc on Earth, a group of survivors refit the Japanese battleship Yamato for intergalactic travel and set off on a mission to retrieve a neutralizer that will eradicate the radiation from Earth's atmosphere.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Toshio Masuda
Written by
Eiichi Yamamoto, Leiji Matsumoto, Keisuke Fujikawa
Produced by
Yoshinobu Nishizaki
Music by
Hiroshi Miyagawa

Everyone

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Facts

August 6, 1977 · 2 h 15 min · Violence

Released
August 6, 1977
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Animation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$23 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Gendered Outfit, Shell-Shocked Veteran, Hope Bringer +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Space Battleship Yamato?"

Questions about Space Battleship Yamato

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Space Battleship Yamato?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Space Battleship Yamato worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7 and Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5).

Is Space Battleship Yamato okay for kids?

Violence

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

Is Space Battleship Yamato good for date night?

and 4 moreFamily Movie NightKidsPartner WatchAdultsFriends Night

It's better for a family night: romance is 1 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Is Space Battleship Yamato in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Space Battleship Yamato use?

Gendered OutfitShell-Shocked VeteranHope BringerNo One Gets Left BehindHistory RepeatsOutrun the FireballDefrosting Ice QueenRousing SpeechTake a Moment to Catch Your DeathWham Shot"Shut Up" KissSomeone to Remember Him Byand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Gendered Outfit, Shell-Shocked Veteran, and Hope Bringer.