Andromedia (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, Andromedia is an action and science fiction film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. After his daughter Mai is killed in an auto accident, a genius programmer recreates her in the form of a computer program called AI. His jealous brother-in-law, wanting to get his hands on the technology for profit, sends his client to steal it and Mai’s father is killed in the process. Learning of her capture, Mai’s old friends race to free AI from her captors so that she won’t fall into the corporate clutches that threaten to erase her soul.
Who’s in it. Andromedia stars Hiroko Shimabukuro as Mai Hitomi / AI, Eriko Imai as Yoko, Takako Uehara as Rika and Hitoe Arakaki as Nao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Andromedia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Andromedia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Andromedia 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 Andromedia (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Andromedia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Andromedia worth watching?
- Andromedia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Andromedia?
- Andromedia stars Hiroko Shimabukuro, Eriko Imai, Takako Uehara, Hitoe Arakaki and Kenji Harada.
- When was Andromedia released?
- Andromedia was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.