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Message from Space (1978): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Message from Space is a 1978 action sci-fi film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, starring Sonny Chiba as Prince Hans, Vic Morrow and Junkichi Orimoto. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

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Message from Space (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Kinji Fukasaku
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Message from Space About?

The premise of Message from Space without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On Jillucia, a ravaging attack by the Gavanas – whose commander obeys his mother rather than the Emperor – leaves the planet near ruin. King Kaiba sends eight Liabe holy seeds for chosen warriors: veteran General Garuda, Prince Hans, and young Terrans Meia, Kido and Aaron, each reacting uniquely to their destiny.

Message from Space Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • planet
  • invasion
  • tyrant
  • warrior
  • ship
  • pilot
  • alien
  • walnut
  • chosen one
  • shootout
  • friendship
  • betrayal
+38 more
  • robot
  • spaceship
  • outer space
  • space opera
  • seed
  • conqueror
  • grandfather granddaughter relationship
  • bodyguard
  • flying ship
  • throne
  • mother son relationship
  • pursuit
  • military mission
  • firefly
  • sailboat
  • sword
  • massacre
  • duel
  • traitor
  • reactor
  • space colonization
  • death ray
  • invader
  • ruler
  • wise ruler
  • galaxy
  • creator
  • invaded planet
  • sent into space
  • fedora
  • hero
  • staff
  • bearded man
  • leader
  • leadership
  • storm
  • projector
  • gem
Where to watch

Where to Watch Message from Space

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Message from Space Cast & Characters

Sonny Chiba leads the cast as Prince Hans, with Vic Morrow as General Garuda and Junkichi Orimoto as Kido. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku; 28 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Message from Space Plot Summary

What happens in Message from Space from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The planet Jillucia, tucked in the Andromeda galaxy, falls under the iron rule of the Gavanas Empire, which reshapes it into a war-ready fortress. Junkichi Orimoto portrays Kido, the Jillucians’ determined leader, who dispatches eight Liabe Seeds to seek aid beyond their world. Princess Emeralida, Harumi Sone, and the warrior Urocco, Makoto Satō, flee Jillucia aboard a space galleon as the Gavanas, commanded by Emperor Rockseia XXII, Mikio Narita, close in from behind.

Full summary

The whole story of Message from Space, scene by scene

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Videos

Message from Space Videos

3 videos: 3 clips.

"Chicken Run"
  • Clip Movie Clip
  • Clip Urocco, Jack, Shiro and Aaron fly to Jilutia
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Message from Space?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is the determined leader of the Jillucians who sends out the Liabe Seeds?
Details

Message from Space Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Mensagem do Espaço” and “Les évadés de l'espace”.

Also known as
  • Mensagem do Espaço
  • Les évadés de l'espace
  • Minyma ap' to diastima
  • Üzenet az űrből
  • La guerra del más allá
  • Sporocilo iz vesolja
  • Послание из космоса
  • Los invasores del espacio
  • Uzay Yolu
  • Return to Jelucia
  • Sternenkrieg im Weltall
  • Uchu kara no messeji
+3 more
  • 우주에서 온 메시지
  • 天外来信
  • 天外來信

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FAQ

Message from Space FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Message from Space, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Message from Space?

Message from Space runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Message from Space released?

Message from Space was released on April 29, 1978.

Who directed Message from Space?

Message from Space was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

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Who is in the cast of Message from Space?

Message from Space stars Sonny Chiba as Prince Hans, Vic Morrow as General Garuda and Junkichi Orimoto as Kido, among 28 credited actors.

Where can I watch Message from Space?

In the US, Message from Space is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).

Does Message from Space have a post-credit scene?

No. Message from Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Message from Space in?

The original language of Message from Space is Japanese.

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