The Face of Another (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1966, The Face of Another is a drama and science fiction film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. A businessman with a disfigured face obtains a lifelike mask from his doctor, but the mask starts altering his personality.
Who’s in it. The Face of Another stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Mr. Okuyama, Machiko Kyō as Mrs. Okuyama, Mikijiro Hira as Dr. Hori and Kyôko Kishida as Nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Face of Another has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Face of Another page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Face of Another tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Face of Another (1966)?
- In US, The Face of Another is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Face of Another worth watching?
- The Face of Another holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Face of Another?
- The Face of Another stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Machiko Kyō, Mikijiro Hira, Kyôko Kishida and Eiji Okada.
- When was The Face of Another released?
- The Face of Another was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.