The Key (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1997, The Key is a drama film directed by Toshiharu Ikeda, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Ikuko is a mature, reserved Kyoto woman married for many years to a respectable, now-middle-aged man. The only problem in their relationship has been that her husband is dissatisfied with her lack of passion during lovemaking. All this changes after they meet the young Mr. Kimura
Who’s in it. The Key stars Naomi Kawashima as Ikuko Anzai, Akira Emoto as Soichiro Anzai, Mikio Osawa as Kenichi Kimura and Kaori Tsuji as Toshiko Anzai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Key has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Key tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Key (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Key change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Key worth watching?
- The Key holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Key?
- The Key stars Naomi Kawashima, Akira Emoto, Mikio Osawa, Kaori Tsuji and Kenji Imai.
- When was The Key released?
- The Key was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.