Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999)
Kernel Score: 83% · 87 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 1999-08-14
Runtime: 86 minutes
Where to watch Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie
- Stream: Retrocrush
- Free with ads: Pluto TV, Cineverse
- Rent: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-16.
Overview
In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels. Utena must discover those secrets for herself, before the power that rules Ohtori claims her and her friends, new and old.
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this anime film explores sexuality, gender identity, and taboo relationships including incest themes in a surreal, symbolic style.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Themes of sexuality, forbidden love, cross-dressing, and incest recur throughout the surreal narrative.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Kunihiko Ikuhara
Cast
- Tomoko Kawakami as Utena Tenjou (voice)
- Yuriko Fuchizaki as Anthy Himemiya (voice)
- Mitsuhiro Oikawa as Akio Ohtori (voice)
- Kotono Mitsuishi as Juri Arisugawa (voice)
- Aya Hisakawa as Miki Kaoru (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Touga Kiryuu (voice)
- Takeshi Kusao as Kyoichi Saionji (voice)
- Yuri Shiratori as Nanami Kiryuu (voice)
- Kumiko Nishihara as Shiori Takatsuki (voice)
- Ai Orikasa as Kanae Ohtori (voice)
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie FAQ
Is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie good?
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 87 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?
In the US you can stream Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie on Retrocrush, watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Cineverse and rent it from Prime Video.
Is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie OK for kids?
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this anime film explores sexuality, gender identity, and taboo relationships including incest themes in a surreal, symbolic style.
What movies are like Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?
If you liked Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie, try Belladonna of Sadness, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train and Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc.