Black Kiss (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2004, Black Kiss is a drama, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Makoto Tezuka, running about 133 minutes. “All she wants is a little kiss...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Asuka is an aspiring model who moves to Tokyo to pursue her career. She moves into a small apartment with a friend of a friend, Kasumi. A bizarre murder occurs in the hotel across the street. The body was mutilated and repositioned into a lurid work of art. After this, a string of murders start happening all around the two girls, as if some crazed serial killer was following them. At the scene of each crime, the perpetrator leaves a black lip print, and is subsequently dubbed "The Black Kiss.
Who’s in it. Black Kiss stars Reika Hashimoto as Asuka Hoshino, Kaori Kawamura as Kasumi, Shunsuke Matsuoka as Yusuke Shiraki and Masanobu Ando as Tatsuo Sorayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Black Kiss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Kiss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Kiss (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Kiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Kiss worth watching?
- Black Kiss holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Kiss?
- Black Kiss stars Reika Hashimoto, Kaori Kawamura, Shunsuke Matsuoka, Masanobu Ando and Hijiri Kojima.
- When was Black Kiss released?
- Black Kiss was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.