Gandahar
“‘In a thousand years, Gandahar was destroyed, and all its people massacred. A thousand years ago, Gandahar will be saved, and what can’t be avoided will be.””
On the planet Gandahar where peace reigns and poverty is unknown, this utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sylvain is sent to investigate this mysterious threat.
Where to watch Gandahar in United States
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Amazon VideoClick a service to open Gandahar there. Availability last verified on July 5, 2026.
Where is Gandahar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
About Gandahar
Gandahar is a 1987 French-language animation, science fiction and fantasy film directed by René Laloux. The cast is led by Catherine Chevallier, Pierre-Marie Escourrou, Anny Duperey. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
Gandahar was produced by Films A2, Col.Ima.Son, and Revcom Télévision and made in France. It was released on December 11, 1987. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- René Laloux
- Writers
- Raphael Cluzel, René Laloux
- Release date
- December 11, 1987
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Films A2, Col.Ima.Son, Revcom Télévision
Gandahar cast & crew
Gandahar was directed by René Laloux and written by Raphael Cluzel and René Laloux.
The cast features Catherine Chevallier as Airelle (voice), Pierre-Marie Escourrou as Sylvain Lanvère (voice), Anny Duperey as Ambisextra (Voice), Christine Pâris as Le porte-parole (Voice), Georges Wilson as Métamorphe (voice), and Jean-Pierre Ducos as Blaminhor (Voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by Pierre Biecher, and it was produced by Henri Rollin and Jean-Claude Delayre.
Is Gandahar worth watching?
Gandahar holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 143 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, science fiction, and fantasy, Gandahar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gandahar
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Cast of Gandahar
Catherine Chevallier
Airelle (voice)
Pierre-Marie Escourrou
Sylvain Lanvère (voice)
Anny Duperey
Ambisextra (Voice)
Christine Pâris
Le porte-parole (Voice)
Georges Wilson
Métamorphe (voice)
Jean-Pierre Ducos
Blaminhor (Voice)
Olivier Cruveiller
L'homme-métal (Voice)
Zaïra Benbadis
Voix enregistrée (Voice)
Claude Degliame
Voix enregistrée (Voice)
Jean-Pierre Jorris
Transformé (Voice)
Dominique Maurin
Transformé (Voice)
Jean-Jacques Scheffer
Transformé (Voice)
Gandahar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gandahar in United States?
Gandahar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Gandahar on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Gandahar is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Gandahar in?
Gandahar is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gandahar?
Gandahar runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is Gandahar rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 143 ratings.
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