The 8-Tomb Village (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6

The 8-Tomb Village poster

Released in 1996, The 8-Tomb Village is a drama and mystery film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 126 minutes.

What it’s about. A band of samurai warriors places a curse on a family fortune thus frustrating the heir 4 centuries later.

Who’s in it. The 8-Tomb Village stars Etsushi Toyokawa as Kousuke Kindaichi, Yuko Asano as Miyako Mori, Kazuya Takahashi as Tatsuya Terada and Mai Kitajima as Noriko Satomura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The 8-Tomb Village 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 8-Tomb Village page.

If you liked it. Fans of The 8-Tomb Village tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The 8-Tomb Village (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The 8-Tomb Village change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The 8-Tomb Village worth watching?
The 8-Tomb Village holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The 8-Tomb Village?
The 8-Tomb Village stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Yuko Asano, Kazuya Takahashi, Mai Kitajima and Hisako Manda.
When was The 8-Tomb Village released?
The 8-Tomb Village was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.