Kotoko
When a single mother suffers a nervous breakdown, she is suspected of child abuse and her child is taken away. Her mental suffering escalates as she succumbs to her darkest fantasies.
Where to watch Kotoko in United States
Can I watch Kotoko in United States? Yes — you can stream Kotoko in United States on ARROW, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Kotoko streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ARROW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Kotoko
Kotoko is a 2011 Japanese-language drama and horror film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. The cast is led by Cocco, Shinya Tsukamoto, Yuko Nakamura. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on ARROW.
Kotoko was produced by Kaijyu Theater and made in Japan. It was released on November 26, 2011.
- Director
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Writers
- Shinya Tsukamoto, Cocco
- Release date
- November 26, 2011
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Kaijyu Theater
Kotoko cast & crew
Kotoko was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and written by Shinya Tsukamoto and Cocco.
The cast features Cocco as Kotoko and Shinya Tsukamoto as Seitaro Tanaka.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cocco, cinematography is by Satoshi Hayashi, and it was produced by Shinya Tsukamoto.
Is Kotoko worth watching?
Kotoko holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 126 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and horror, Kotoko is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kotoko
In United States, you can stream Kotoko on ARROW, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Kotoko
Cocco
Kotoko
Shinya Tsukamoto
Seitaro Tanaka
Yuko Nakamura
Eiichi Takahashi
Ryugo Nakamura
Kotoko — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kotoko in United States?
Kotoko is streaming on ARROW in United States.
▸Is Kotoko on ARROW?
Yes — Kotoko is currently available on ARROW in United States.
▸What language is Kotoko in?
Kotoko is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kotoko?
Kotoko runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Kotoko rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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