How long is Message from Space?

Message from Space is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Message from Space rated?

Message from Space is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Message from Space?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Message from Space (1978) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 5.9 from 61 TMDB members. The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.

Runtime: 1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: April 29, 1978
TMDB rating: 5.9 / 10 from 61 votes
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Starring: Vic Morrow, Sonny Chiba, Philip Casnoff, Peggy Lee Brennan
Language: Japanese
Original title: 宇宙からのメッセージ

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Message from Space?: Message from Space is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Message from Space rated?: Message from Space is rated PG in the US.
Is Message from Space a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Message from Space?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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