

The Second Renaissance Part I
Tells the early history of how conflict began between the humans and machines. Part 1 of 2.
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About The Second Renaissance Part I
The Second Renaissance Part I is a 2003 English-language science fiction and animation film directed by Mahiro Maeda. The cast is led by Julia Fletcher, Dane A. Davis, Debi Derryberry. It has a runtime of 0h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings.
The Second Renaissance Part I was produced by STUDIO4℃ and Silver Pictures and made in United States of America and Japan. It was released on February 4, 2003, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Mahiro Maeda
- Writers
- Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
- Release date
- February 4, 2003
- OTT release
- February 4, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Production
- STUDIO4℃, Silver Pictures
The Second Renaissance Part I cast & crew
The Second Renaissance Part I was directed by Mahiro Maeda and written by Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski.
The cast features Julia Fletcher as The Instructor (voice), Dane A. Davis as 01 Versatran Spokesman (voice), Debi Derryberry as Kid (voice), Jill Talley as Mother (voice) / Additional Voices (voice), Dwight Schultz as Additional Voices (voice), and James Arnold Taylor as Additional Voices (voice).
Is The Second Renaissance Part I worth watching?
The Second Renaissance Part I holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 190 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 0h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and animation, The Second Renaissance Part I is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Second Renaissance Part I
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It first became available to stream digitally on February 4, 2003.
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Cast of The Second Renaissance Part I

Julia Fletcher
The Instructor (voice)
Dane A. Davis
01 Versatran Spokesman (voice)

Debi Derryberry
Kid (voice)

Jill Talley
Mother (voice) / Additional Voices (voice)

Dwight Schultz
Additional Voices (voice)

James Arnold Taylor
Additional Voices (voice)
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The Second Renaissance Part I — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Second Renaissance Part I in United States?
The Second Renaissance Part I is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Second Renaissance Part I in?
The Second Renaissance Part I is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Second Renaissance Part I?
The Second Renaissance Part I runs 0 hours 9 minutes (9 minutes).
▸What is The Second Renaissance Part I rated?
The Second Renaissance Part I is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 190 ratings.
▸When did The Second Renaissance Part I release on OTT?
The Second Renaissance Part I became available digitally on February 4, 2003.















