Ultraman: Rising

Big hero. Bigger responsibility.

2024 • 117 min • Animation · Science Fiction · Family · Action

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Synopsis

A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

402 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
80 Audience · 401 · 49%

Ken Sato, a celebrity baseball player, grudgingly takes on his family's legacy as Ultraman to defend Tokyo from monstrous threats. He soon faces his biggest challenge yet: raising a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing kaiju hatchling. Ken must balance his heroic duties with unexpected parenthood.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Giant monster battles with city destruction
Brief peril involving characters
Some emotional moments regarding family loss

What it models well

Responsibility
Parenthood
Teamwork
Self-sacrifice

Talk about it after

What it means to be a hero
Balancing personal desires with duty
Understanding and caring for others

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Top billed cast

Director: Shannon Tindle • Crew: Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes

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Recommended
Ultraman: Rising is a visually stunning animated film that breathes new life into the beloved franchise. I thoroughly enjoyed it, as the film combines spectacular action sequences with heartfelt storytelling. The vibrant CG animation draws strong inspiration from the Spiderverse films, creating a dynamic visual style that captivated me.…
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