Sadako vs. Kayako
“Who will win this curse!?”
A girl, Yūri Kurahashi, after watching a cursed videotape together with her friend in a haunted house, becomes trapped in a conflict between the two murderous ghosts: Sadako Yamamura and Kayako Saeki.
Where to watch Sadako vs. Kayako in United States
HooplaClick a service to open Sadako vs. Kayako there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Sadako vs. Kayako streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Pluto TV | Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, FOD |
| South Korea | — | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Sadako vs. Kayako
Sadako vs. Kayako is a 2016 Japanese-language horror film directed by Koji Shiraishi. The cast is led by Mizuki Yamamoto, Aimi Satsukawa, Tina Tamashiro. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Sadako vs. Kayako was produced by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, KADOKAWA, and Kansai Television and made in Japan. It was released on June 18, 2016, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Koji Shiraishi
- Writers
- Koji Shiraishi
- Release date
- June 18, 2016
- OTT release
- January 26, 2017
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, KADOKAWA, Kansai Television
Sadako vs. Kayako cast & crew
Sadako vs. Kayako was directed by Koji Shiraishi and written by Koji Shiraishi.
The cast features Mizuki Yamamoto as Yuri Kurahashi, Aimi Satsukawa as Natsumi Ueno, Tina Tamashiro as Suzuka Takagi, Elly Nanami as Sadako Yamamura, Runa Endo as Kayako Saeki, and Rintaro Shibamoto as Toshio Saeki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Koji Endo and cinematography is by Hidetoshi Shinomiya.
Is Sadako vs. Kayako worth watching?
Sadako vs. Kayako holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 246 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, Sadako vs. Kayako is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sadako vs. Kayako
In United States, you can stream Sadako vs. Kayako on Hoopla. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 26, 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 Sadako vs. Kayako
Mizuki Yamamoto
Yuri Kurahashi
Aimi Satsukawa
Natsumi Ueno
Tina Tamashiro
Suzuka Takagi
Elly Nanami
Sadako Yamamura
Runa Endo
Kayako Saeki
Rintaro Shibamoto
Toshio Saeki
Masanobu Ando
Keizō Tokiwa
Mai Kikuchi
Tamao
Masahiro Komoto
Shinichi Morishige
Misato Tanaka
Fumiko Takagi
Masayoshi Matsushima
Sukeru Takagi
Shoki Matsui
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Sadako vs. Kayako — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sadako vs. Kayako in United States?
Sadako vs. Kayako is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Sadako vs. Kayako on Hoopla?
Yes — Sadako vs. Kayako is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Sadako vs. Kayako in?
Sadako vs. Kayako is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sadako vs. Kayako?
Sadako vs. Kayako runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Sadako vs. Kayako rated?
Sadako vs. Kayako is rated NR. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 246 ratings.
▸When did Sadako vs. Kayako release on OTT?
Sadako vs. Kayako became available digitally on January 26, 2017.
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