Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2010, Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard is a documentary film directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film and television.
Who’s in it. Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard stars Akihiro Miwa as Himself, Kinji Fukasaku as Himself (archive footage), Takeshi Kitano as Himself and Hayao Miyazaki as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dekkoo and Dekkoo Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard (2010)?
- In US, Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard is available to stream on Dekkoo and Dekkoo Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard worth watching?
- Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard?
- Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard stars Akihiro Miwa, Kinji Fukasaku, Takeshi Kitano, Hayao Miyazaki and Tadanori Yokoo.
- When was Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard released?
- Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.