Spooky Kitaro (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, Spooky Kitaro is a fantasy, horror and animation film directed by Hiroshi Shidara, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. Kitarō, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity. A retelling of episodes 5-6 from the 1968 TV anime.
Who’s in it. Spooky Kitaro stars Masako Nozawa as Kitatou (Voix), Isamu Tanonaka as Le père de Kitarou (Voix), Hirosugi Sugiura as Dr Ueshima (Voix) and Norio Ôtsuka as L'homme-souris (Voix).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Spooky Kitaro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spooky Kitaro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spooky Kitaro tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spooky Kitaro (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spooky Kitaro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spooky Kitaro worth watching?
- Spooky Kitaro holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spooky Kitaro?
- Spooky Kitaro stars Masako Nozawa, Isamu Tanonaka, Hirosugi Sugiura and Norio Ôtsuka.
- When was Spooky Kitaro released?
- Spooky Kitaro was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.