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Fantastic Planet (1973)

French sci-fi film directed by René Laloux

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
1h 12m 72 min
Released
1 December 1973
Language
French

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Fantastic Planet has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 min). In the US it is rated PG. The French film released on 1 December 1973. It is directed by René Laloux.

Cast and crew

Director
René Laloux
Produced by
René Laloux, Roland Topor, Stefan Wul, Alain Goraguer
Distribution
Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Oms en série

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1 December 1973
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Fantastic Planet?

Fantastic Planet has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes, or 72 min.

When did Fantastic Planet release?

Fantastic Planet released on 1 December 1973.

Who directed Fantastic Planet?

Fantastic Planet is directed by René Laloux.

Where can I watch Fantastic Planet online?

Fantastic Planet streams on Netflix.

What is Fantastic Planet rated in the US?

Fantastic Planet is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Fantastic Planet based on a true story or a book?

Fantastic Planet is based on Oms en série.

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Updated 13 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.