Himizu
“All hopes ruined by his parents.”
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Where to watch Himizu in United States
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Where is Himizu streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Himizu
Himizu is a 2012 Japanese-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Sion Sono. The cast is led by Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido, Tetsu Watanabe. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings.
Himizu was produced by Studio Three, Kodansha, and GAGA Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on January 14, 2012, and carries a 18 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sion Sono
- Writers
- Sion Sono, Minoru Furuya
- Release date
- January 14, 2012
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Studio Three, Kodansha, GAGA Corporation
Himizu cast & crew
Himizu was directed by Sion Sono and written by Sion Sono and Minoru Furuya.
The cast features Shota Sometani as Yuichi Sumida, Fumi Nikaido as Keiko Chazawa, Tetsu Watanabe as Shozo Yoruno, Ken Mitsuishi as Sumida's Father, Denden as Kaneko, and Tarō Suwa as Maa-kun.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Sohei Tanikawa.
Is Himizu worth watching?
Himizu holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 176 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Himizu is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Himizu
Shota Sometani
Yuichi Sumida
Fumi Nikaido
Keiko Chazawa
Tetsu Watanabe
Shozo Yoruno
Ken Mitsuishi
Sumida's Father
Denden
Kaneko
Tarō Suwa
Maa-kun
Hidetoshi Kawaya
Kenkichi
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Keita Tamura
Megumi Kagurazaka
Keiko Tamura
Yosuke Kubozuka
Teruhiko
Asuka Kurosawa
Keiko's Mother
Makiko Watanabe
Sumida's Mother
Himizu — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Himizu in United States?
Himizu is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Himizu in?
Himizu is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Himizu?
Himizu runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is Himizu rated?
Himizu is rated 18. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 176 ratings.
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