The Dark Maidens (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Dark Maidens is a drama and mystery film directed by Saiji Yakumo, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in an academy for daughters of the rich and powerful, this murder mystery involves six girls with a dark secret. Literature club chairman Itsumi Shiraishi, has fallen to her death from the school roof. Rumours soon circulate that one of the members of the literature club is the culprit. New chairman and friend of the victim, Sayuri Sumikawa, holds a meeting and asks each member to recount their whereabouts at the time of Itsumi’s death. Who is telling a lie and what really happened to Itsumi?
Who’s in it. The Dark Maidens stars Marie Iitoyo as Itsumi Shiraishi, Yoshiko Sengen as Sayuri Sumikawa, Nana Seino as Shiyo Takaoka and Riria Kojima as Akane Kominami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Dark Maidens 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 The Dark Maidens page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Maidens tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Maidens (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dark Maidens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dark Maidens worth watching?
- The Dark Maidens holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Maidens?
- The Dark Maidens stars Marie Iitoyo, Yoshiko Sengen, Nana Seino, Riria Kojima and Tina Tamashiro.
- When was The Dark Maidens released?
- The Dark Maidens was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.