Steamboy (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Steamboy is a 2005 animated thriller directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo, starring Patrick Stewart, Alfred Molina and Anna Paquin. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $10.9 million worldwide on a $22 million budget. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Katsuhiro Ôtomo
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Triumph Films
- Budget
- $22M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Steamboy About?
The premise of Steamboy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1860s England, a technological revolution is sparked when young Ray inherits a mysterious mechanical sphere from his grandfather, the renowned inventor Lloyd Steam. As Ray investigates the sphere's potential, he discovers a powerful and dangerous technology that attracts the attention of competing forces. He finds himself caught in a conflict, facing betrayal and danger as he struggles to protect his family’s legacy and prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands.
Steamboy Cast
Patrick Stewart leads the cast, with Alfred Molina and Anna Paquin. Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo.
- Director Katsuhiro Ôtomo
More from Katsuhiro Ôtomo
More films directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo, best-rated first: Akira and Short Peace.
Steamboy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Steamboy 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 69% User score
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Steamboy Plot Summary
What happens in Steamboy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a unique alternate 19th century Europe, where steam-powered innovations have pushed the boundaries of technology, Lloyd Steam and his son Edward “Eddy” Steam embarked on a revolutionary journey. Their groundbreaking discovery of pure mineral water in Iceland was perceived as the key to achieving limitless power for steam engines. However, during an experiment in the freezing conditions of Russian Alaska, tragedy struck when Eddy was enveloped by chilling gases, leading to the creation of a mysterious spherical device.
Full summary
The whole story of Steamboy, scene by scene
Steamboy Box Office & Budget
Steamboy grossed $10.9 million worldwide on a $22 million budget, 49% of what it cost. $468,867 came from the US and Canada and $10.4 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.9M
49% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $468.9K
- International
- $10.4M
- Budget
- $22M
Steamboy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Ray Tries to Escape a Sticky Situation on His Bike (Scene)
How Well Do You Know Steamboy?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character entrusted with the mysterious device?
Steamboy Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Suchîmubôi, suchiimubooi” and “Gőzfiú”.
- Also known as
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- Suchîmubôi, suchiimubooi
- Gőzfiú
- Стимбой
- 蒸汽男孩
- 스팀보이
- נער הקיטור
- Стімбой
- Стимбој
- پسر بخار
- 蒸氣男孩
- Изобретателят
- فتى البخار
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- สตีมบอย วีรบุรุษจักรกลไอน้ำปฏิวัติโลก
- Buhar Çocuk
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Steamboy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Steamboy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Steamboy?
Steamboy runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Steamboy released?
Steamboy was released on March 18, 2005.
Who directed Steamboy?
Steamboy was directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo.
More films by Katsuhiro Ôtomo Who is in the cast of Steamboy?
Steamboy stars Patrick Stewart, Alfred Molina and Anna Paquin.
How much did Steamboy make at the box office?
Steamboy grossed $10.9 million worldwide ($468,867 domestic, $10.4 million international) on a budget of $22 million.
How is Steamboy rated?
Steamboy has 66 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Steamboy have a post-credit scene?
No. Steamboy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Steamboy in?
The original language of Steamboy is Japanese.
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