Vital
A young man awakens in the hospital after an accident wipes his memory. Fascinated by a textbook full of drawings of dissections, Hiroshi is drawn to medical school. There he catches the eye of a fellow student, but it's another who becomes his obsession: the dead woman on the cadaver table.
Where to watch Vital in United States
Can I watch Vital in United States? Yes — you can stream Vital in United States on ARROW, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Vital streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ARROW, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | ARROW | Amazon Video |
| Canada | ARROW, Hoopla | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Vital
Vital is a 2004 Japanese-language drama, thriller and romance film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. The cast is led by Tadanobu Asano, Nami Tsukamoto, Kiki. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on ARROW, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Vital was produced by Kaijyu Theater and made in Japan. It was released on December 11, 2004.
- Director
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Writers
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Release date
- December 11, 2004
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Kaijyu Theater
Vital cast & crew
Vital was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and written by Shinya Tsukamoto.
The cast features Tadanobu Asano as Hiroshi Takagi, Nami Tsukamoto as Ryoko Ooyama, Kiki as Ikumi, Kazuyoshi Kushida as Hiroshi's Father, Lily as Hiroshi's Mother, and Hana Kino as Mrs. Ooyama.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Shinya Tsukamoto and it was produced by Shinya Tsukamoto and Kiyo Joo.
Is Vital worth watching?
Vital holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 114 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and romance, Vital is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Vital
In United States, you can stream Vital on ARROW, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Vital
Tadanobu Asano
Hiroshi Takagi
Nami Tsukamoto
Ryoko Ooyama
Kiki
Ikumi
Kazuyoshi Kushida
Hiroshi's Father
Lily
Hiroshi's Mother
Hana Kino
Mrs. Ooyama
Go Riju
Dr. Nakai
Jun Kunimura
Mr. Ooyama
Ittoku Kishibe
Dr. Kashiwabuchi
Masato Tsujioka
Vital — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Vital in United States?
Vital is streaming on ARROW, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Vital on ARROW?
Yes — Vital is currently available on ARROW in United States.
▸What language is Vital in?
Vital is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Vital?
Vital runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Vital rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 114 ratings.
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