Prey (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1979, Prey is a drama film directed by Kōji Wakamatsu, running about 80 minutes. “Reggae. Love. Heroin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rock singer who has returned to the U.S. approaches his former musician friends with the soulful sound of reggae that he encountered during his stay in the U.S. However, his friends lost their old energy and were busy chasing only the songs that would sell, and did not pay attention to reggae. Eventually, the lonely and violent rock singer turns to mass indiscriminate murder out of repugnance to the blurred times and humanity.
Who’s in it. Prey stars Yuya Uchida, Jun Tatara, Akira Miyata and Yoko Kurita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Prey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prey (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prey worth watching?
- Prey holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prey?
- Prey stars Yuya Uchida, Jun Tatara, Akira Miyata, Yoko Kurita and Yôko Kurita.
- When was Prey released?
- Prey was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.