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Pulse

2001·Movie·R·119 min·★ 6.7(750)

“Do you want to meet a ghost?”

In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

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Where to watch Pulse in United States

Can I watch Pulse in United States? Yes — you can stream Pulse in United States on AMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Pulse there. Availability last verified on October 26, 2026.

Where is Pulse streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, PhiloAmazon Video, Apple TV Store
United KingdomArrow Video Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, ARROWApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
CanadaAMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROWApple TV Store
AustraliaFoxtel Now, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+—
GermanyHome of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel, NetzkinoApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Pulse

Pulse is a 2001 Japanese-language horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The cast is led by Haruhiko Kato, Kumiko Aso, Koyuki. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, Philo.

Pulse was produced by Daiei Film, Nippon Television Network Corporation, and Hakuhodo and made in Japan. It was released on February 3, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Writers
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Release date
February 3, 2001
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Daiei Film, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Hakuhodo
#depression#suicide#isolation#afterlife#alienation#flashback#loneliness#internet#tokyo, japan#co-workers relationship#atmospheric#missing person#urban decay#ghost

Pulse cast & crew

Pulse was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and written by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

The cast features Haruhiko Kato as Ryosuke Kawashima, Kumiko Aso as Michi kudo, Koyuki as Harue Karasawa, Kurume Arisaka as Junko Sasano, Masatoshi Matsuo as Toshio Yabe, and Shun Sugata as Boss.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Takefumi Haketa, cinematography is by Junichiro Hayashi, and it was produced by Yasuyoshi Tokuma and Hiroshi Yamamoto.

Is Pulse worth watching?

Pulse holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 750 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror, thriller, and mystery, Pulse is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Pulse

In United States, you can stream Pulse on AMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Pulse

Haruhiko Kato

Haruhiko Kato

Ryosuke Kawashima

Kumiko Aso

Kumiko Aso

Michi kudo

Koyuki

Koyuki

Harue Karasawa

Kurume Arisaka

Kurume Arisaka

Junko Sasano

Masatoshi Matsuo

Masatoshi Matsuo

Toshio Yabe

Shun Sugata

Shun Sugata

Boss

Kenji Mizuhashi

Kenji Mizuhashi

Taguchi

Masayuki Shionoya

Masayuki Shionoya

Ghost

Show Aikawa

Show Aikawa

Employee

Jun Fubuki

Jun Fubuki

Michi's Mother

Shinji Takeda

Shinji Takeda

Yoshizaki

Koji Yakusho

Koji Yakusho

Ship Captain

Pulse — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Pulse in United States?

Pulse is streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, Philo in United States.

▸Is Pulse on AMC+ Amazon Channel?

Yes — Pulse is currently available on AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.

▸What language is Pulse in?

Pulse is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Pulse?

Pulse runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).

▸What is Pulse rated?

Pulse is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 750 ratings.

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