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Paprika

2006·Movie·R·90 min·7.8(2,900)

This is your brain on anime.

Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a research psychologist who uses a device called the DC Mini to enter her patients' dreams, wherein she adopts the alter-ego "Paprika". When the device is stolen, she must stop rogue elements from merging the dream and waking worlds.

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Where to watch Paprika in United States

Click a service to open Paprika there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.

Where is Paprika streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesTubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaHooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, dAnime Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Paprika

Paprika is a 2006 Japanese-language animation, science fiction and thriller film directed by Satoshi Kon. The cast is led by Megumi Hayashibara, Tohru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 2900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.

Paprika was produced by Madhouse and Sony Pictures and made in Japan. It was released on October 1, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director
Satoshi Kon
Writers
Satoshi Kon, Seishi Minakami
Release date
October 1, 2006
OTT release
May 22, 2017
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$1 million
Production
Madhouse, Sony Pictures
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Paprika cast & crew

Paprika was directed by Satoshi Kon and written by Satoshi Kon and Seishi Minakami.

The cast features Megumi Hayashibara as Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice), Tohru Emori as Seijiro Inui (voice), Katsunosuke Hori as Torataro Shima (voice), Toru Furuya as Kosaku Tokita (voice), Akio Otsuka as Toshimi Konakawa (voice), and Koichi Yamadera as Morio Osanai (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Susumu Hirasawa, cinematography is by Michiya Kato, and it was produced by Masao Takiyama and Jungo Maruta.

Is Paprika worth watching?

Paprika holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 2,900 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, science fiction, and thriller, Paprika is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Paprika

In United States, you can stream Paprika on Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on May 22, 2017.

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 Paprika

Megumi Hayashibara

Megumi Hayashibara

Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)

Tohru Emori

Tohru Emori

Seijiro Inui (voice)

Katsunosuke Hori

Katsunosuke Hori

Torataro Shima (voice)

Toru Furuya

Toru Furuya

Kosaku Tokita (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Toshimi Konakawa (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera

Morio Osanai (voice)

Hideyuki Tanaka

Hideyuki Tanaka

Guy (voice)

Satoshi Kon

Satoshi Kon

Jinnai (voice)

Yasutaka Tsutsui

Yasutaka Tsutsui

Kuga (voice)

Satomi Korogi

Satomi Korogi

Japanese Doll (voice)

Rikako Aikawa

Rikako Aikawa

Nobue Kakimoto (voice)

Shinya Fukumatsu

Shinya Fukumatsu

(voice)

Paprika — FAQs

Where can I watch Paprika in United States?

Paprika is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.

Is Paprika on Tubi TV?

Yes — Paprika is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.

What language is Paprika in?

Paprika is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Paprika?

Paprika runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).

What is Paprika rated?

Paprika is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 2,900 ratings.

When did Paprika release on OTT?

Paprika became available digitally on May 22, 2017.

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