Detonator Orgun (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1991, Detonator Orgun is an animation and science fiction film directed by Masami Obari, running about 160 minutes. “The battle for Earth is about to begin” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fleeing from his own race, Orgun—an alien being with superhuman abilities and unearthly weapons—travels to Earth to find an answer to his origin. There, he bonds with a young man named Tomoru to defend Earth against the Evoluders, who seek nothing but destruction of other civilizations.
Who’s in it. Detonator Orgun stars Koichi Yamadera as Orgun / Tomoru Shindo (voice), Takkô Ishimori as Forreston (voice), Kasahara Iroku as Kumi Jefferson (voice) and Yumi Touma as Michi Kanzaki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Detonator Orgun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detonator Orgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detonator Orgun tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detonator Orgun (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Detonator Orgun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Detonator Orgun worth watching?
- Detonator Orgun holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detonator Orgun?
- Detonator Orgun stars Koichi Yamadera, Takkô Ishimori, Kasahara Iroku, Yumi Touma and Norio Wakamoto.
- When was Detonator Orgun released?
- Detonator Orgun was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.