Fullmetal Alchemist
Two alchemist brothers pursue a legendary stone through a militarized world of forbidden science, mechanical bodies, and supernatural conspiracies.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- energetic
- melodramatic
- earnest
- anime movie night
- fantasy action marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually impressive but undermined by rushed, uneven storytelling and gaps that make it difficult for newcomers to follow.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alchemy operates as a highly developed system whose forbidden human transmutation carries severe physical consequences.
Edward uses automail prosthetics while Alphonse's soul inhabits a full suit of metal armor.
Edward gives up limbs and anchors Alphonse's soul to armor after their failed transmutation attempt.
The story takes place in an early twentieth-century-like world where respected alchemy coexists with automail prosthetics.
Films like Fullmetal Alchemist, and why
Rurouni Kenshin
Japanese live-action manga adaptation combining fantasy worldbuilding, stylized action, and digitally created creatures
Gantz
faithful Japanese comic adaptation driven by youthful heroes, supernatural powers, and elaborate visual effects
Bleach
live-action anime adaptation with heightened fantasy combat, ensemble characters, and CGI spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Fumihiko Sori
- Release Date
- 2017-12-01
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (596)
Cast
- Ryosuke Yamada
- Atomu Mizuishi
- Tsubasa Honda
- Dean Fujioka
- Misako Renbutsu
- Yasuko Matsuyuki
- Kanata Hongo
- Jun Kunimura
- Shinji Uchiyama
- Ryuta Sato
Common questions
- What is Fullmetal Alchemist about?
- Two alchemist brothers pursue a legendary stone through a militarized world of forbidden science, mechanical bodies, and supernatural conspiracies.
- What is Fullmetal Alchemist like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fullmetal Alchemist as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Fullmetal Alchemist violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Fullmetal Alchemist as moderate.
- What did critics think of Fullmetal Alchemist?
- Critics broadly found the film visually impressive but undermined by rushed, uneven storytelling and gaps that make it difficult for newcomers to follow.
- Which films are like Fullmetal Alchemist?
- Films with a similar feel include Rurouni Kenshin, Gantz, and Bleach.
- How long is Fullmetal Alchemist?
- Fullmetal Alchemist runs 135 minutes.
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