The Torture Club (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2014, The Torture Club is a comedy and drama film directed by Kōta Yoshida, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Film adaptation of the same-titled comic popular for its extraordinary premise. Up-and-coming Yoshida Kota, known for his humorous yet sensual style in films like Usotsuki Paradox, creates a unique coming-of-age drama about love between two girls, with elements of sports and perseverance sprinkled throughout. The "Torture Club" is an official afterschool activity at the private school Saint Honesty Gakuen. Yuzuki (Kijima Noriko) has no idea about the club when she enrolls, and gets abducted by the club members and hauled off the clubroom. There, she finds out that upperclass student Aoi (Yoshizumi Haruna), her secret idol, is in the club, and decides to join, but…
Who’s in it. The Torture Club stars Noriko Kohara as Yuzuki Muto, Haruna Yoshizumi as Aoi Funaki, Yuki Mamiya as Yuri Kobashi and Mika Yano as Maika Shinzaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Torture Club has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Torture Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Torture Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Torture Club (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Torture Club change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Torture Club worth watching?
- The Torture Club holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Torture Club?
- The Torture Club stars Noriko Kohara, Haruna Yoshizumi, Yuki Mamiya, Mika Yano and Nami Motoyama.
- When was The Torture Club released?
- The Torture Club was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.