Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Seen it?2001 | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Alita: Battle Angel or Independence Day, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments and peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$137 million worldwide on a $137 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 215K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi
- Ming-Na WenDr. Aki Ross (voice)
- Donald SutherlandDr. Sid (voice)
- Alec BaldwinCap. Gray Edwards (voice)
- Ving RhamesSgt. Ryan Whitaker (voice)
- Steve BuscemiOff. Neil Fleming (voice)
- Peri GilpinOff. Jane Proudfoot (voice)
- James WoodsGeneral Hein (voice)
- Keith DavidCouncil Member (voice)
- Jean SimmonsCouncil Member (voice)
- Matt McKenzieMajor Elliot (voice)