Lensman
Shadow of the Lens
1984 • 107 min • Animation · Action · Science Fiction
Synopsis
In this animated adaptation of E. E. Doc Smith's groundbreaking science fiction serial "Grey Lensman" from the 1930s-1950s, Kimball Kinnison, a young man from the agricultural planet Mquie and his Valerian companion, Buscirk find a dying man with a legendary crystal lens embedded in his hand. As the man was dying, he mysteriously passed on the Lens to Kim. With more companions to come by, Kim must find out the purpose of the Lens before the Boskone dynasty does.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 60 Audience · 29 · 100%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Intense sci-fi violence, including laser blasts and explosions
- Some characters face peril or injury
- Themes of war and sacrifice
What it 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
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Lensman. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Top billed cast
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kazuyuki Hirokawa • Crew: Soji Yoshikawa
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)
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Eiji Kanie
Narrator (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Port Admiral Haynes (voice)
Koji Yada
Greedle (voice)
Takeshi Aono
LaVerne Thorndyke (voice)
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (29)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0088028
