Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)

Kernel Score: 88% · 506 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Music, Adventure

Released: 2003-05-28

Runtime: 65 minutes

Overview

Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are — and to rescue Stella.

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Interstella 5555 is an animated musical sci-fi adventure about alien musicians kidnapped and reprogrammed by a corrupt record producer.

Violence & scariness: A little — Non-graphic sci-fi peril including abduction and a rescue mission; no blood or gore depicted.
Drinking, drugs & smoking: None — No substance use depicted in the signals.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Kazuhisa Takenouchi

Cast

Romanthony as Octave (singing voice)
Thomas Bangalter as Shep (singing voice)

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem FAQ

Is Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem good?

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 506 audience ratings.

Is Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem OK for kids?

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Interstella 5555 is an animated musical sci-fi adventure about alien musicians kidnapped and reprogrammed by a corrupt record producer.

What movies are like Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem?

If you liked Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, try Yellow Submarine, Vivo, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons and Trolls World Tour.