Danger Stalks Near (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1957, Danger Stalks Near is a comedy film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The plans of a trio of burglars are continually thwarted by the arrival of visitors to the house they plan to rob.
Who’s in it. Danger Stalks Near stars Hideko Takamine as Yuriko, Keiji Sada as Kaneshige, Akiko Tamura as Tetsu and Kōji Nanbara as Akama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Danger Stalks Near has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danger Stalks Near page.
If you liked it. Fans of Danger Stalks Near tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Danger Stalks Near (1957)?
- In US, Danger Stalks Near is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Danger Stalks Near worth watching?
- Danger Stalks Near holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Danger Stalks Near?
- Danger Stalks Near stars Hideko Takamine, Keiji Sada, Akiko Tamura, Kōji Nanbara and Toshiko Kobayashi.
- When was Danger Stalks Near released?
- Danger Stalks Near was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.
