The Dropout (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, The Dropout is a thriller and drama film directed by Eiichi Kudo, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Detective Seiji Otaki is determined to find the psychopathic killer of a young woman who was ostensibly a student but in reality a high-priced prostitute. Even though he has been taken off the case for beating up a suspect, he refuses to let it go and recruits his mistress to act as a decoy for the killer. Her involvement turns out to be a fatal mistake, and when her husband gets out of prison, Detective Otaki is in worse trouble than ever.
Who’s in it. The Dropout stars Ken Ogata as Seiji Ohtaki, Ayumi Ishida as Keiko Yamane, Shigeru Izumiya as Toshiaki Sakagami and Kaoru Kobayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dropout 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 Dropout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dropout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dropout (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dropout change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dropout worth watching?
- The Dropout holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dropout?
- The Dropout stars Ken Ogata, Ayumi Ishida, Shigeru Izumiya, Kaoru Kobayashi and Toru Masuoka.
- When was The Dropout released?
- The Dropout was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.