Synesthesia (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2005, Synesthesia is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Toru Matsuura, running about 122 minutes. “When wires cross, murder takes shape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shin is a professional voyeur who provides live camera feeds of everything from the street corner to the public toilet. He is also afflicted freakish phenomenon known as synesthesia - a glitch in his wiring puts his five senses in a blender and spits out something close to insanity. A high-profile murder propels him into a psychological odyssey in pursuit of Picasso - a serial killer, snuff peddler and fellow synesthete - who leaves deadly hidden messages in his victims' blood that only Shin can decipher. Lulling his victims into a trance with a spellbinding video game, Picasso leads Shin down a mysterious, hypnotic trail of death.
Who’s in it. Synesthesia stars Yosuke Eguchi, Masanobu Ando as Takashi Nohara, Aoi Miyazaki as Mari Michiki and Hijiri Kojima as Fuyuko Karaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Synesthesia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Synesthesia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Synesthesia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Synesthesia (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Synesthesia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Synesthesia worth watching?
- Synesthesia holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Synesthesia?
- Synesthesia stars Yosuke Eguchi, Masanobu Ando, Aoi Miyazaki, Hijiri Kojima and Minoru Torihada.
- When was Synesthesia released?
- Synesthesia was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.