Owl (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 2003, Owl is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. A mother and daughter are stranded in small, isolated cabin, and are starving to death. In order to survive, they plan to entice men that happen to stray to their cabin with sex, and kill them. All goes well until a local cop shows up and, then, an old relation.
Who’s in it. Owl stars Ayumi Ito as Emiko, Shinobu Otake as Yumi, Akira Emoto and Daijirō Harada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Owl sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Owl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Owl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Owl (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Owl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Owl worth watching?
- Owl holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Owl?
- Owl stars Ayumi Ito, Shinobu Otake, Akira Emoto, Daijirō Harada and Mansaku Ikeuchi.
- When was Owl released?
- Owl was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.