The Stare (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2016, The Stare is a horror film directed by Koichiro Miki, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Ayano Mishima works as an AD at a TV broadcasting station. She covers the mysterious death case of a young man. Before he died, he said that somebody was watching him. Covering the case, Ayano Mishima realizes that the mysterious eye is also coming after her.
Who’s in it. The Stare stars Tomomi Itano as Ayano Mishima, Shunya Shiraishi as Shinji Tsuda, Mari Iriki as Kazuyo and Kotaro Yoshida as Soichi Aizawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Stare 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 Stare page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stare tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stare (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stare worth watching?
- The Stare holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stare?
- The Stare stars Tomomi Itano, Shunya Shiraishi, Mari Iriki, Kotaro Yoshida and Rena Takeda.
- When was The Stare released?
- The Stare was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
