The Rape (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1982, The Rape is a drama film directed by Yōichi Higashi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Yahagi Michiko is accosted and raped walking home one evening. From there she maneuvers the logistics of the police, hospital, and criminal justice system while balancing her home life including romantic relationships.
Who’s in it. The Rape stars Yuko Tanaka as Michiko Yahagi, Morio Kazama as Shogo Ueda, Takanori Goto as Kurose Yuichiro and Masahiko Tsugawa as Saburo Takagi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Rape 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 Rape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rape (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rape worth watching?
- The Rape holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rape?
- The Rape stars Yuko Tanaka, Morio Kazama, Takanori Goto, Masahiko Tsugawa and Hiroshi Kashiwagi.
- When was The Rape released?
- The Rape was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.