Venus Wars (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1989, Venus Wars is an action, animation and science fiction film directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The new frontier of Venus has degenerated into a dystopia ravaged by the civil war between Ishtar and Aphrodia. Bubbly reporter Susan Sommers arrives in the capitol of Aphrodia just before it's captured by Ishtar. She falls in with a bunch of teen-agers who live for a sort of motorcycle version of Roller Derby. Daredevil rider Hiro and his friends reluctantly join the struggle to free Aphrodia from the invaders. Not surprisingly, Hiro proves an ace at piloting the mono-cycles that are the Aphrodians' secret weapon in the key battle.
Who’s in it. Venus Wars stars Katsuhide Uekusa as Hiro, Eriko Hara as Susan, Hiroshi Kawaguchi as Tao and Kaneto Shiozawa as Donner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Venus Wars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venus Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venus Wars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venus Wars (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Venus Wars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Venus Wars worth watching?
- Venus Wars holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Venus Wars?
- Venus Wars stars Katsuhide Uekusa, Eriko Hara, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Kaneto Shiozawa and Konami Yoshida.
- When was Venus Wars released?
- Venus Wars was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.