Pulse
“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.
Where to watch Pulse in United States
AMC+ Amazon Channel
Philo
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Pulse there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Pulse streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, ARROW | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | AMC+ Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon Channel, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Amazon 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 Kumiko Aso, Haruhiko Kato, Koyuki. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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
Pulse cast & crew
Pulse was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and written by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
The cast features Kumiko Aso as Michi Kudo, Haruhiko Kato as Ryosuke Kawashima, Koyuki as Harue Karasawa, Kurume Arisaka as Junko Sasano, Masatoshi Matsuo as Toshio Yabe, and Shinji Takeda as Yoshizaki.
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 674 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 and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Pulse
Kumiko Aso
Michi Kudo
Haruhiko Kato
Ryosuke Kawashima
Koyuki
Harue Karasawa
Kurume Arisaka
Junko Sasano
Masatoshi Matsuo
Toshio Yabe
Shinji Takeda
Yoshizaki
Kenji Mizuhashi
Taguchi
Shun Sugata
Boss
Ken Furusawa
Convenience Store Employee
Teruo Ono
Doroningen
Show Aikawa
Employee
Koji Yakusho
Ship Captain
Pulse — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pulse in United States?
Pulse is streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 674 ratings.
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