Kagero-za (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Kagero-za is a thriller, fantasy and romance film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. A 1920s playwright meets a beautiful woman who may be the ghost of his patron's deceased wife.
Who’s in it. Kagero-za stars Yūsaku Matsuda as Shungo Matsuzaki, Michiyo Yasuda as Shinako, Eriko Kusuta as Ine and Yoshio Harada as Wada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kagero-za has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kagero-za page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kagero-za tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kagero-za (1981)?
- In US, Kagero-za is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kagero-za worth watching?
- Kagero-za holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kagero-za?
- Kagero-za stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Michiyo Yasuda, Eriko Kusuta, Yoshio Harada and Mariko Kaga.
- When was Kagero-za released?
- Kagero-za was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.