Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2012, Humanoid Monster, Bem is a drama, family and mystery film directed by Shunsuke Kariyama, running about 124 minutes. “Eiga Yokai Ningen Bem” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bem, Bela and Belo arrive at a new town plagued by a series of mysterious, unsolved cases which, as they discover, are caused by another youkai, one more powerful than they have ever encountered. The story will also focus on Belo's first love, and his increasing desire to become human. In the meantime, Bem and Bela have found a way to become human, but are conflicted about whether to let just Belo turn human, or along with Belo, become humans themselves.
Who’s in it. Humanoid Monster, Bem stars Kazuya Kamenashi as Bem, Anne Watanabe as Bela, Kazuki Kitamura as Akinori Natsume and Hana Sugisaki as Yui Natsume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Humanoid Monster, Bem has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Humanoid Monster, Bem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Humanoid Monster, Bem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Humanoid Monster, Bem (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Humanoid Monster, Bem change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Humanoid Monster, Bem worth watching?
- Humanoid Monster, Bem holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Humanoid Monster, Bem?
- Humanoid Monster, Bem stars Kazuya Kamenashi, Anne Watanabe, Kazuki Kitamura, Hana Sugisaki and Chiemi Hori.
- When was Humanoid Monster, Bem released?
- Humanoid Monster, Bem was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.