The Egoists (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, The Egoists is a drama and romance film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Kazu attacks a bar in Kabukicho, a Tokyo red-light district, and flees to his hometown with abducts Machiko, a pole dancer he's been stuck on. They begin living together, but their happiness is short lived as their pasts torment them both.
Who’s in it. The Egoists stars Kengo Kora as Kazu, Anne Suzuki as Machiko, Nao Omori as Manri Yamahata and Mako Midori as Chiyoko Sugita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Egoists has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Egoists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Egoists tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Egoists (2011)?
- In US, The Egoists is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Egoists worth watching?
- The Egoists holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Egoists?
- The Egoists stars Kengo Kora, Anne Suzuki, Nao Omori, Mako Midori and Kaoru Kobayashi.
- When was The Egoists released?
- The Egoists was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.