Lensman
Best from age 11 · PG-13 · 1984 · 107 min
Lensman
Young Kimball Kinnison inherits a powerful crystal Lens, thrusting him into an intergalactic war. He and his companions must protect the Lens from the evil Boskone empire, who seek to harness its power for their own destructive ends. This animated sci-fi adventure features space battles and a classic good-versus-evil narrative.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Strong6/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Moderate5/10
Heads up
- Intense sci-fi violence, including laser blasts and explosions
- Some characters face peril or injury
- Themes of war and sacrifice
Models well
- Courage in the face of danger
- Fighting for what is right
- Loyalty to friends and allies
Talk about it after
- The impact of ancient artifacts on modern conflicts
- The difference between good leadership and tyranny
- The meaning of heroism when facing overwhelming odds
Cast & crew
Directed by: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kazuyuki Hirokawa
Toshio Furukawa
Kimball Kinnison (voice)
Mami Koyama
Clarissa MacDougall (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Pete Van Buskirk (voice)
Nachi Nozawa
Worsel (voice)
Katsuya Kobayashi
DJ Bill (voice)
Seizo Kato
Lord Helmuth (voice)
Eiji Kanie
Narrator (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Port Admiral Haynes (voice)
Koji Yada
Greedle (voice)
Takeshi Aono
LaVerne Thorndyke (voice)
Masaharu Sato
Henry Henderson (voice)
Yasuo Tanaka
Blakeslee (voice)