Typhoon Club
“We're in the gym at midnight, we're in the eye of the typhoon!”
Offering a caustic immersion into the lives of disaffected junior high students on the cusp of adulthood, the film takes place over the 5-day period before, during, and after a ferocious, seemingly liberating typhoon, which six of the students endure while marooned in their school.
Where to watch Typhoon Club in United States
Criterion Channel
Metrograph
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Typhoon Club there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Typhoon Club streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Metrograph | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Nihon Eiga Net Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Typhoon Club
Typhoon Club is a 1985 Japanese-language drama film directed by Shinji Sōmai. The cast is led by Tomokazu Miura, Yuichi Mikami, Shigeru Benibayashi. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Metrograph.
Typhoon Club was produced by Directors Company, Art Theatre Guild, and Kuzui Enterprises and made in Japan. It was released on August 31, 1985.
- Director
- Shinji Sōmai
- Writers
- Yuji Kato
- Release date
- August 31, 1985
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Directors Company, Art Theatre Guild, Kuzui Enterprises
Typhoon Club cast & crew
Typhoon Club was directed by Shinji Sōmai and written by Yuji Kato.
The cast features Tomokazu Miura as Teacher Umemiya, Yuichi Mikami as Kyoichi Mikami, Shigeru Benibayashi as Ken Shimizu, Toshiyuki Matsunaga as Akira Yamada, Youki Kudoh as Rie Takami, and Yuka Ônishi as Michiko Omachi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shigeaki Saegusa, cinematography is by Akihiro Itō, and it was produced by Susumu Miyasaka.
Is Typhoon Club worth watching?
Typhoon Club holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Typhoon Club is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Typhoon Club
In United States, you can stream Typhoon Club on Criterion Channel and Metrograph, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 Typhoon Club
Tomokazu Miura
Teacher Umemiya
Yuichi Mikami
Kyoichi Mikami
Shigeru Benibayashi
Ken Shimizu
Toshiyuki Matsunaga
Akira Yamada
Youki Kudoh
Rie Takami
Yuka Ônishi
Michiko Omachi
Tomoko Aizawa
Yasuko Miyata
Ryuko Tendoh
Yumi
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Midori
Makoto Satō
Hideo
Tomiko Ishii
Katsue Yagisawa
Minori Terada
Ken's Father
Typhoon Club — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Typhoon Club in United States?
Typhoon Club is streaming on Criterion Channel, Metrograph in United States.
▸Is Typhoon Club on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Typhoon Club is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Typhoon Club in?
Typhoon Club is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Typhoon Club?
Typhoon Club runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Typhoon Club rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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