Gozu
Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While looking, he finds a mysterious isolated hotel where he decides to take a rest. Not only are the front desk clerks a bit strange, but even the ambiance feels unusual. Minami soon realizes he may have gotten more than he bargained for.
Where to watch Gozu in United States
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Where is Gozu streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Cineverse | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Gozu
Gozu is a 2003 Japanese-language horror, comedy and crime film directed by Takashi Miike. The cast is led by Show Aikawa, Yūta Sone, Kimika Yoshino. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
Gozu was produced by THE KLOCKWORX and Raku Film and made in Japan. It was released on July 11, 2003, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Writers
- Sakichi Sato
- Release date
- July 11, 2003
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- THE KLOCKWORX, Raku Film
Gozu cast & crew
Gozu was directed by Takashi Miike and written by Sakichi Sato.
The cast features Show Aikawa as Ozaki, Yūta Sone as Minami, Kimika Yoshino as Female Ozaki, Shōhei Hino as Nose, Keiko Tomita as Innkeeper, and Harumi Sone as Innkeeper's Brother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Koji Endo, cinematography is by Kazushige Tanaka, and it was produced by Harumi Sone and Kanako Koido.
Is Gozu worth watching?
Gozu holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 234 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, comedy, and crime, Gozu is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gozu
In United States, you can stream Gozu on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, and Cineverse. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Gozu
Show Aikawa
Ozaki
Yūta Sone
Minami
Kimika Yoshino
Female Ozaki
Shōhei Hino
Nose
Keiko Tomita
Innkeeper
Harumi Sone
Innkeeper's Brother
Renji Ishibashi
Boss
Kenichi Endo
Kanpei Hazama
Masaya Katō
Tamio Kawachi
Susumu Kimura
Gozu — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gozu in United States?
Gozu is streaming on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Cineverse in United States.
▸Is Gozu on YouTube TV?
Yes — Gozu is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Gozu in?
Gozu is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gozu?
Gozu runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is Gozu rated?
Gozu is rated 18. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 234 ratings.
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