Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003) movie poster

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)

"The animated House Musical."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 96%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 70% (RT: 86%, MC: 53) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationScience FictionMusicAdventure

Where to Watch

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Director
Kazuhisa Takenouchi, Leiji Matsumoto
Runtime
1h 5m
Country
France, Japan
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.8/10 (506 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
53
Cast
Romanthony as Octave (singing voice)
Thomas Bangalter as Shep (singing voice)
Yes. 96% of real audiences liked it based on 506 votes. Critics scored it lower at 70%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are β€” and to rescue Stella. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Kazuhisa Takenouchi, Leiji Matsumoto cited several classic animation films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem is a 2003 animation, science fiction, music film directed by Kazuhisa Takenouchi, Leiji Matsumoto. Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth.

Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are β€” and to rescue Stella. The film has been rated by 506 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a animation film, Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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