

Audition
“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.
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?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, AsianCrush | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, Shudder Apple TV Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Brollie | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Bloody Movies Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Shadowz, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , Shadowz Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, 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
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.
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Cast of Audition

Ryo Ishibashi
Shigeharu Aoyama

Eihi Shiina
Asami Yamazaki

Jun Kunimura
Yasuhisa Yoshikawa
Tetsu Sawaki
Shigehiko Aoyama

Renji Ishibashi
Mr Shimada

Miyuki Matsuda
Ryoko Aoyama

Toshie Negishi
Rie

Yuriko Hirooka
Michiyo Yanagida

Shigeru Saiki
Toastmaster

Ken Mitsuishi
Director

Ren Osugi
Shibata

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.











