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Fantastic Planet (1973)

“A sublime trip to a fine new world!”

7.6/10 · 1,138 votes 1h 12m pg Science-fictionAnimation

#7 of 30 films from 1973 #112 of 1134 in science-fiction

Directed by René Laloux · Written by René Laloux, Stefan Wul, Roland Topor

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Overview

On the planet Ygam, the Draags, extremely technologically and spiritually advanced blue humanoids, consider the tiny Oms, human beings descendants of Terra's inhabitants, as ignorant animals. Those who live in slavery are treated as simple pets and used to entertain Draag children; those who live hidden in the hostile wilderness of the planet are periodically hunted and ruthlessly slaughtered as if they were vermin.

Cast

Gérard Hernandezas Master Taj (voice)
Jean Valmontas Adult Terr / Narrator (voice)
Jennifer Drakeas Tiwa (voice)
Yves Barsacqas Om (voice)
Jeanine Forneyas Terr's Bride (voice)
Éric Bauginas Young Terr (voice)
Jean Topartas Master Sinh (voice)
William Corynas Teenager Terr (voice)
Sylvie Lenoiras Additional Voices (voice)
Philippe Ogouzas Additional Voices (voice)
Irina Tarassovas Additional Voices (voice)
Yvette Robinas Additional Voices (voice)
Michèle Chahanas Additional Voices (voice)
Madeleine Clervanneas Additional Voices (voice)

Facts

Release dateDecember 1, 1973
Runtime72 min (1h 12m) — shorter as the 1973 average of 110 min
GenresScience-fiction, Animation
Original titleLa Planète sauvage
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0070544

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Questions

How long is Fantastic Planet?
Fantastic Planet runs 72 minutes (1h 12m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Fantastic Planet worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,138 votes, which places it #7 of 30 films released in 1973 in this index (top 80%) and #112 among 1134 science-fiction titles.
Who directed Fantastic Planet?
Fantastic Planet was directed by René Laloux.
Who stars in Fantastic Planet?
Gérard Hernandez as Master Taj (voice); Jean Valmont as Adult Terr / Narrator (voice); Jennifer Drake as Tiwa (voice); Yves Barsacq as Om (voice); Jeanine Forney as Terr's Bride (voice); Éric Baugin as Young Terr (voice).
What is Fantastic Planet rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fantastic Planet?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/119078.

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