Real (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2013, Real is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 127 minutes. “I will do anything you say. Just open your eyes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Koichi and Atsumi are lovers who have known each other all their lives. A year ago, however, a suicide attempt by Atsumi left her in a coma. Through 'sensing', a type of neurosurgical procedure allowing contact with the intentional aspect of a comatose patient's mind, Koishi tries to find out why Atsumi tried to kill herself, and to bring her back to consciousness. He enters her subconscious, and is told to find a picture of a plesiosaur she drew when she was a child. It turns out that a childhood incident buried in their past will bring their minds together.
Who’s in it. Real stars Takeru Satoh as Koichi Fujita, Haruka Ayase as Atsumi, Joe Odagiri as Sawano and Shota Sometani as Shingo Takagi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Real has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Real page.
If you liked it. Fans of Real tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Real (2013)?
- In GB, Real is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Real worth watching?
- Real holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Real?
- Real stars Takeru Satoh, Haruka Ayase, Joe Odagiri, Shota Sometani and Keisuke Horibe.
- When was Real released?
- Real was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.