Harmful Insect (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2001, Harmful Insect is a drama film directed by Akihiko Shiota, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. 13-year-old Sachiko is about to encounter the most difficult moments in her young life. Her father abandons her and her mother attempts to commit suicide by slashing her wrist. Her teacher, whom she relies on heavily, leaves for northern Japan to take another job. Other students start to gossip about Sachiko and her former teacher. Sachiko then drops out of school and attempts to find herself.
Who’s in it. Harmful Insect stars Aoi Miyazaki as Sachiko Kita, Yu Aoi as Natsuko Yamaoka, Ryo as Toshiko Kita and Seiichi Tanabe as Ogata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Harmful Insect 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 Harmful Insect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harmful Insect tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harmful Insect (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harmful Insect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harmful Insect worth watching?
- Harmful Insect holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harmful Insect?
- Harmful Insect stars Aoi Miyazaki, Yu Aoi, Ryo, Seiichi Tanabe and Yuria Haga.
- When was Harmful Insect released?
- Harmful Insect was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.