Wet Highway (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, Wet Highway is a thriller film directed by Koretsugu Kurahara, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. With her wedding only one day away, Mina (Mari Tanaka) spends a night with her former lover Ozaki (Kinji Takinami) at a highway motel on the outskirts of Yokohama. On her way back from her last adventure, Mina’s car hits a hippie-like youth called Ryo (Ken Yoshizawa). Shocked by the accident and, moreover, left alone by Ozaki, who hated to be involved in the trouble, Mina places the unconscious youth in the back seat and drives toward a lake...
Who’s in it. Wet Highway stars Mari Tanaka as Mina, Ken Yoshizawa as Ryo, Yuki Seto as Ryo's mother and Kinji Takinami as Ozaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Wet Highway 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 Wet Highway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wet Highway tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wet Highway (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wet Highway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wet Highway worth watching?
- Wet Highway holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wet Highway?
- Wet Highway stars Mari Tanaka, Ken Yoshizawa, Yuki Seto, Kinji Takinami and Norihiko Umetani.
- When was Wet Highway released?
- Wet Highway was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.