Don't Look Up (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, Don't Look Up is a horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. On the set of a dark war time drama at an old movie studio, a young director, Toshio Murai (Yanagi), is trying to complete his debut film. The two starring actresses, Hitomi Kurokawa and Saori Murakami, play sisters in his film. Murai has a crush on Hitomi (Shiroshima), the seasoned leading actress, and keeps a photo of her by his bed. The younger and less experienced actress, Saori (Ishibashi), is annoying and likes to have recess on the set. The production of the movie is consistently interrupted by strange occurrences and the cast and crew begin to get spooked.
Who’s in it. Don't Look Up stars Yurei Yanagi as Toshio Murai, Yasuyo Shirashima as Hitomi Kurokawa, Kei Ishibashi as Saori Murakami and Ren Osugi as Ootani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Don't Look Up has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Look Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Look Up tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Look Up (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Look Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don't Look Up worth watching?
- Don't Look Up holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Don't Look Up?
- Don't Look Up stars Yurei Yanagi, Yasuyo Shirashima, Kei Ishibashi, Ren Osugi and SABU.
- When was Don't Look Up released?
- Don't Look Up was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.