Death by Hanging (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1968, Death by Hanging is a comedy and drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A Korean man is sentenced to death in Japan but somehow survives his execution, sending the authorities into a panic about what to do next.
Who’s in it. Death by Hanging stars Do-yun Yu as R, Kei Satō as Prison warden, Fumio Watanabe as Education Officer and Toshirô Ishidô as Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Death by Hanging has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death by Hanging page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death by Hanging tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death by Hanging (1968)?
- In US, Death by Hanging is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death by Hanging worth watching?
- Death by Hanging holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death by Hanging?
- Death by Hanging stars Do-yun Yu, Kei Satō, Fumio Watanabe, Toshirô Ishidô and Masao Adachi.
- When was Death by Hanging released?
- Death by Hanging was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.