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Audition

2000·Movie·R·115 min·7.1(1,779)

She always gets a part.

Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.

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Where to watch Audition in United States

Click a service to open Audition there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Audition streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, AsianCrushAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United KingdomBFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, ARROWApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaShudder Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, Shudder Apple TV Channel, ARROWApple TV Store
AustraliaFoxtel Now, BrollieApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyBloody Movies Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceShadowz, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , Shadowz Amazon Channel
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Google Play Movies
South Koreawavve, Watcha, TVINGwavve, Google Play Movies

About Audition

Audition is a 2000 Japanese-language horror and drama film directed by Takashi Miike. The cast is led by Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Jun Kunimura. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel.

Audition was produced by Basara Pictures, Creators Company Connection, and Omega Project and made in Japan. It was released on March 3, 2000, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Takashi Miike
Writers
Daisuke Tengan
Release date
March 3, 2000
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Budget
$0 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Basara Pictures, Creators Company Connection, Omega Project
#sadism#man looking for wife#psychological thriller#torture#pretty woman

Audition cast & crew

Audition was directed by Takashi Miike and written by Daisuke Tengan.

The cast features Ryo Ishibashi as Shigeharu Aoyama, Eihi Shiina as Asami Yamazaki, Jun Kunimura as Yasuhisa Yoshikawa, Tetsu Sawaki as Shigehiko Aoyama, Renji Ishibashi as Mr Shimada, and Miyuki Matsuda as Ryoko Aoyama.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Koji Endo, cinematography is by Hideo Yamamoto, and it was produced by Satoshi Fukushima and Akemi Suyama.

Is Audition worth watching?

Audition holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,779 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror and drama, Audition is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Audition

In United States, you can stream Audition on YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, and Hi-YAH, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Audition

Ryo Ishibashi

Ryo Ishibashi

Shigeharu Aoyama

Eihi Shiina

Eihi Shiina

Asami Yamazaki

Jun Kunimura

Jun Kunimura

Yasuhisa Yoshikawa

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Tetsu Sawaki

Shigehiko Aoyama

Renji Ishibashi

Renji Ishibashi

Mr Shimada

Miyuki Matsuda

Miyuki Matsuda

Ryoko Aoyama

Toshie Negishi

Toshie Negishi

Rie

Yuriko Hirooka

Yuriko Hirooka

Michiyo Yanagida

Shigeru Saiki

Shigeru Saiki

Toastmaster

Ken Mitsuishi

Ken Mitsuishi

Director

Ren Osugi

Ren Osugi

Shibata

Kanji Tsuda

Kanji Tsuda

Bartender

Audition — FAQs

Where can I watch Audition in United States?

Audition is streaming on YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, AsianCrush in United States.

Is Audition on YouTube TV?

Yes — Audition is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Audition in?

Audition is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Audition?

Audition runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is Audition rated?

Audition is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,779 ratings.

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