Crickets (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2006, Crickets is a drama film directed by Shinji Aoyama, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Kaoru, a wealthy woman whose youth is fading, abandons the hustle and bustle of the city to live a peaceful life in a house on the coast. There she takes care of an old deaf, dumb and blind man as if he were an insect, a child or a pet. He can’t do anything for himself, so she feeds him and accompanies him on his walks. This strong mutual dependency offers Kaoru an escape from society and allows her to free herself from restrictions imposed by common sense.
Who’s in it. Crickets stars Kyoka Suzuki as Kaoru, Tsutomu Yamazaki as Blind Man, Ayumi Ito as Eiko and Masanobu Ando as Taichi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Crickets sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crickets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crickets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crickets (2006)?
- In US, Crickets is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crickets worth watching?
- Crickets holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crickets?
- Crickets stars Kyoka Suzuki, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ayumi Ito, Masanobu Ando and Machiko Ono.
- When was Crickets released?
- Crickets was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.