Movies Like Adieu Galaxy Express 999 (1981)

Adieu Galaxy Express 999 is a 1981 animation, science fiction film from Rintaro with a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Galaxy Express 999: The Movie and Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia.

Animation Science Fiction

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

1979

In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express 999 in the hope of obtaining a cyborg body to avenge his mother's death. Along the way, he meets Maetel, who is the spitting image of his dead mother.

6.8

MagicScore

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia

1978

The story on Arcadia's mystery, on which the 13th television episode was based.

7.5

MagicScore

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

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

1988

In UC 0093, the Federation has recovered from its defeat and has created a new anti-colonial special forces unit to deal with rebel forces: Londo Bell. Elsewhere in space, Char Aznable reappears out of self-imposed hiding with a declaration that he now commands his own Neo-Zeon movement, and intends to force the emigration of Earth's inhabitants to space by bringing about an apocalypse.

7.1

MagicScore

LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace

2011

Master Yoda must go retrieve secret battle plans. However, things become a little more complicated when a class of younglings join the mission.

6.5

MagicScore

The Five Star Stories

1989

Among the 5 star systems known as the Joker Systems, there are many kingdoms. There are knights within the kingdoms and these knights who control giant robots, Mortar Heads, are called Headliners. Bound to the knights are fatimas. Human in appearance and mind, the fatimas (mostly female) possess expanded physical capabilities and make it possible for a Headliner to control a Mortar Head. Fatimas cannot reproduce. All this is overseen by Emperor Amaterasu and his Mirage Knights.

6.3

MagicScore

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1

2022

The story focuses on the exploits of rivals Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li, as they rise to power and fame in the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, respectively.

6.1

MagicScore

LEGO Star Wars: Revenge of The Brick

2005

Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi attempt to stop the Separatists from invading Kashyyyk. Meanwhile, Master Yoda must defeat an evil army of droids.

6.0

MagicScore

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

#10

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

#11

Alien

1979

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.

8.2

MagicScore

#12

Dune: Part Two

2024

Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

8.1

MagicScore

#13

2001: A Space Odyssey

1968

Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.

8.0

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

Dune

2021

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

7.8

MagicScore

#17

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

#18

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

#19

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

#20

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

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Adieu Galaxy Express 999?

The top films similar to Adieu Galaxy Express 999 by MovieMagicScore are Galaxy Express 999: The Movie (6.8), Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia (7.5), Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars (7.2). Each shares animation/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Adieu Galaxy Express 999 worth watching?

Adieu Galaxy Express 999 holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10 from 32 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Adieu Galaxy Express 999?

Adieu Galaxy Express 999 (1981) is a animation, science fiction film directed by Rintaro, starring Masako Nozawa, Masako Ikeda, Reiko Tajima.

Where can I find more recommendations like Adieu Galaxy Express 999?

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About movies like Adieu Galaxy Express 999

This ranked list pairs Adieu Galaxy Express 999 (1981), a animation and science fiction film from Rintaro, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Masako Nozawa 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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