Dumbeast (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2009, Dumbeast is a comedy film directed by Mr. Hide, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. How hard is it to kill an idiot? Just ask Kudo Kankuro! The acclaimed screenwriter brings his 2004 Kunio Kishida-winning stage play Donju (a.k.a. Dumb Animal) to the big screen in all its wacky tragicomedic glory. The one and only Asano Tadanobu sports a seriously nerdy bowl haircut to play the leading role of simple-minded novelist Dekogawa who has mysteriously disappeared. Dekogawa wrote an autobiography about his youth that reveals not only his past, but also some of his childhood friends’ best-forgotten secrets. In order to keep the skeletons in the closet, these buddies of yesteryear try to silence him permanently. But no matter how hard they try to kill Dekogawa, he just keeps coming back – because he’s simply too thickheaded to die!
Who’s in it. Dumbeast stars Tadanobu Asano as Dekogawa, Kazuki Kitamura as Chi Edajima, Aimi Satsukawa as Nora and Yusuke Santamaria as Okamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Dumbeast sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dumbeast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dumbeast tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dumbeast (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dumbeast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dumbeast worth watching?
- Dumbeast holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dumbeast?
- Dumbeast stars Tadanobu Asano, Kazuki Kitamura, Aimi Satsukawa, Yusuke Santamaria and Yoko Maki.
- When was Dumbeast released?
- Dumbeast was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.