The Kiss (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2007, The Kiss is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Kunitoshi Manda, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. One day Kyoko watches television and sees a man turning himself in to the police after murdering a family. Something within Kyoko connects with the man, as she recognizes a similar soul. Despite the worries of the killer's lawyer, she approaches the killer and the two start corresponding.
Who’s in it. The Kiss stars Eiko Koike as Kyoko Endo, Etsushi Toyokawa as Akimi Sakaguchi, Takeshi Ōnishi as Osamu Inoue and Toru Nakamura as Hasegawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Kiss 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 The Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kiss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kiss (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kiss worth watching?
- The Kiss holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kiss?
- The Kiss stars Eiko Koike, Etsushi Toyokawa, Takeshi Ōnishi, Toru Nakamura and Saburo Shinoda.
- When was The Kiss released?
- The Kiss was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.