Foreboding (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2017, Foreboding is a science fiction film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Miyuki Asakawa tells her colleague Etsuko Yamagiwa that she has a ghost in her home. When Etsuko goes to Miyuki's home, there is only Miyuki's father there. Etsuko becomes worried about Miyuki's state of mind, and she takes Miyuki to the psychiatric hospital where her husband, Tatsuo, works. There, Miyuki receives a diagnosis that she lacks the concept of "family." Later, Etsuko tells Tatsuo that she is not comfortable with Dr. Jirō Makabe. Tatsuo introduced her to Dr. Makabe earlier at the hospital. Etsuko has a feeling of unease about her husband working with Dr. Makabe. One day, Etsuko hears Dr. Makabe state "I came to Earth to invade."
Who’s in it. Foreboding stars Kaho as Etsuko, Masahiro Higashide as Matsuka, Shota Sometani as Tetsuo and Ren Osugi as Nishizaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Foreboding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foreboding page.
If you liked it. Fans of Foreboding tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foreboding (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Foreboding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Foreboding worth watching?
- Foreboding holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foreboding?
- Foreboding stars Kaho, Masahiro Higashide, Shota Sometani, Ren Osugi and Tetsuya Chiba.
- When was Foreboding released?
- Foreboding was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.
