Sadako
A psychologist connects her missing brother to the strange case of a mysterious little girl believed to be Sadako reincarnated.
Where to watch Sadako in United States
Fawesome
Tubi TVClick a service to open Sadako there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Sadako streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome, Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Sadako
Sadako is a 2019 Japanese-language horror film directed by Hideo Nakata. The cast is led by Elaiza Ikeda, Takashi Tsukamoto, Hiroya Shimizu. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, Tubi TV.
Sadako was produced by KADOKAWA, Twins Japan, and Television Shin-Hiroshima System and made in Japan. It was released on May 24, 2019. At the box office it grossed around $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hideo Nakata
- Writers
- Noriaki Sugihara
- Release date
- May 24, 2019
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- KADOKAWA, Twins Japan, Television Shin-Hiroshima System
Sadako cast & crew
Sadako was directed by Hideo Nakata and written by Noriaki Sugihara.
The cast features Elaiza Ikeda as Mayu Akikawa, Takashi Tsukamoto as Yusuke Ishida, Hiroya Shimizu as Kazuma Akikawa, Himeka Himejima as Jinko, Renn Kiriyama as Minori Fujii, and Rie Tomosaka as Hatsuko Sofue.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Takahiro Imai and it was produced by Tzadik Penimi and Shinichirou Inoue.
Is Sadako worth watching?
Sadako holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 132 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, Sadako is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sadako
In United States, you can stream Sadako on Fawesome and Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sadako
Elaiza Ikeda
Mayu Akikawa
Takashi Tsukamoto
Yusuke Ishida
Hiroya Shimizu
Kazuma Akikawa
Himeka Himejima
Jinko
Renn Kiriyama
Minori Fujii
Rie Tomosaka
Hatsuko Sofue
Hitomi Sato
Masami Kurahashi
Jitsuko Yoshimura
Old Woman
Seiko Ozone
Nurse Sakai
Satoshi Nikaido
Detective Kida
Asami Sanada
Detective Otsuka
Ayaka Minami
Shizuko Yamamura / Sadako Yamamura
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Sadako — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sadako in United States?
Sadako is streaming on Fawesome, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Sadako on Fawesome?
Yes — Sadako is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is Sadako in?
Sadako is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sadako?
Sadako runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Sadako rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 132 ratings.
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