Movies Like Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia (1978)

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia is a 1978 action, adventure, animation, science fiction film from Rintaro with a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Space Pirate Captain Harlock and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Action Adventure Animation Science Fiction

Space Pirate Captain Harlock

2013

Space Pirate Captain Harlock and his fearless crew face off against the space invaders who seek to conquer the planet Earth.

6.6

MagicScore

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

1979

Capt. William "Buck" Rogers is a jovial space cowboy who is accidentally time-warped from 1987 to 2491. Earth is engaged in interplanetary war following a global holocaust, and Buck's piloting skills make him an ideal starfighter recruit for the Earth Defense Directorate.

6.0

MagicScore

Treasure Planet

2002

When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure.

7.6

MagicScore

The Secret of the Third Planet

1981

At the end of the 22nd century Alisa Seleznyova, her father Professor Seleznyov and pilot Zelyony go on a space expedition to find rare animals for Moscow Zoo. On the way they seem to encounter a mysterious conspiracy led by Doctor Verhovtsev against legendary Two Captains Kim and Buran. The only clue is a talking bird Сhatterer [Govorun] that our heroes accidentally took possession of.

7.4

MagicScore

Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

1993

Mr. Money is holding another World Martial Arts Tournament and Mr. Satan invites everyone in the world to join in. Little does he know that Bojack, an ancient villain who has escaped his prison, is competing. Since Goku is currently dead, it is up to Gohan, Vegeta, and Trunks to defeat Bojack and his henchman.

7.1

MagicScore

Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

1990

Goku and friends must stop a band of space pirates from consuming fruit from the Tree of Might before it's destructive powers drain Earth's energy.

6.5

MagicScore

Space Raiders

1983

A futuristic, sensitive tale of adventure and confrontation when a 10 year old boy is accidentally kidnapped by a spaceship filled with a motley crew of space pirates.

4.6

MagicScore

Zathura: A Space Adventure

2005

After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.

6.4

MagicScore

Return To Earth

2023

At the 26th century, Earths core exploded in a mysterious way, humanity was forced to evacuate earth. 65 years later, one of the last survivors spent money on operation return to earth, which has discovered earth is back in shape but in difference by look, other planets gathered around it to give earth air. 2565 is the year we will return to earth. Three pilots from the new Terran confederation space force unit has signed up for the mission to investigate earth. One of the pilots name Li Shuai, on board TCS Macau, discovers a jump point that of some sort of space tunnel that leads directly to earths core. After a brutal attack on the pilots, Li Shuai managed to escape through the tunnel and crash land on an unknown planet, with no idea where he is, at the same time a convoy of 200 passengers waiting for a signal to land on earth. But unknowingly there might be a traitor among them.

6.1

MagicScore

#10

Plaguers

2010

When an alien contagion is released aboard a spaceship transforming its victims into demonic flesh-eaters, the crew must either destroy the infected or join them.

2.9

MagicScore

#11

Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars

2014

Phineas and Ferb become the galaxy's unlikeliest last hope when they must return the Death Star plans to the Rebel Alliance.

7.2

MagicScore

#12

The Empire Strikes Back

1980

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

8.4

MagicScore

#13

Star Wars

1977

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

8.2

MagicScore

#14

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

2023

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

7.9

MagicScore

#15

Return of the Jedi

1983

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.

7.9

MagicScore

#16

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Darth Maul Returns

2012

A decade after being nearly destroyed by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Maul is resurrected and joins forces with his Nightbrother brother, Savage Opress, seeking revenge. They form alliances, target Obi-Wan Kenobi, and spread terror across the galaxy. The story culminates in a confrontation with Obi-Wan, with Maul and Savage also recruiting Hondo Ohnaka and his pirates.

7.7

MagicScore

#17

The Fifth Element

1997

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.

7.6

MagicScore

#18

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

2016

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.

7.5

MagicScore

#19

The Mandalorian and Grogu

2026

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

7.5

MagicScore

#20

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

2005

The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power – and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.

7.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia?

The top films similar to Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia by MovieMagicScore are Space Pirate Captain Harlock (6.6), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (6.0), Treasure Planet (7.6). Each shares action/adventure/animation/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia worth watching?

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10 from 20 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia?

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia (1978) is a action, adventure, animation, science fiction film directed by Rintaro, starring Chiyoko Kawashima, Akira Kamiya, Noriko Ohara.

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This ranked list pairs Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia (1978), a action and adventure and animation and science fiction film from Rintaro, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Chiyoko Kawashima take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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