Black Board (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, Black Board is a drama film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Takeshi Yasui, a junior high school student is found dead in a river. The police investigate it as a murder related to bullying. The dead boy turns out to have been murdered by two of his schoolmates, who he had been bullying.
Who’s in it. Black Board stars Terutake Tsuji as Takeshi Yasui, Nobuko Otowa as Namie Yasui, Kazuki Minabuchi as Goro Makida and Leo Morimoto as Police, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Black Board 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 Board page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Board tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Board (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Board change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Board worth watching?
- Black Board holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Board?
- Black Board stars Terutake Tsuji, Nobuko Otowa, Kazuki Minabuchi, Leo Morimoto and Ryoko Sano.
- When was Black Board released?
- Black Board was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.