When baseball superstar Ken Sato returns home to Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman, he quickly...
When baseball superstar Ken Sato returns home to Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman, he quickly finds more than he bargained for as he's forced to raise the offspring of his greatest foe.
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Where to watch Ultraman: Rising
85 %46 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
91 %440 reviewsAudience score rating
13+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"A fun, sincere, and thoughtfully conceived piece of kids entertainment."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"Charms with its warm-hearted simplicity."
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South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post"A kaiju-sized family film whose visuals are as rich as its writing."
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IGN
IGN"Endearing kaiju animation battles the monster that is parenting."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A fun and lighthearted adventure that anyone can enjoy."
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Decider
Decider"Blends elements of superhero action with heartfelt family drama."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"The action is dragged down by talky sequences about parental responsibility."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"A kaleidoscopically colour-timed action adventure of throw-down battles."
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Vulture
Vulture"The animation is vibrant but the writing falls short."
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Collider
Collider"Vibrant visuals... mostly make up for a fairly pedestrian story."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"A family-friendly film that hones in on the greatest battle of all: parenting."
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PasteUltraman: Rising | Details
- Rating
- PG, Mild animated violence, themes, science fiction themes, scary scenes
- Runtime
- 117
- Genre
- Action, Kids & Family, Science Fiction
- Country of origin
- Japan, USA
- Studio
- Netflix Original
