Demon Pond (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, Demon Pond is a fantasy and romance film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Outside of a small village in Japan, a mysterious pond is inhabited by mythic creatures. Their story is of revenge, tragedy, and the power of real love. A classical tale which translates wonderfully to film.
Who’s in it. Demon Pond stars Tamasaburo Bando as Yuri / Princess Shirayuki, Gō Katō as Akira Hagiwara, Tsutomu Yamazaki as Gaukuen Yamazaki and Hisashi Igawa as The Carp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Demon Pond has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demon Pond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demon Pond tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demon Pond (1979)?
- In US, Demon Pond is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Demon Pond worth watching?
- Demon Pond holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demon Pond?
- Demon Pond stars Tamasaburo Bando, Gō Katō, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Hisashi Igawa and Fujio Tokita.
- When was Demon Pond released?
- Demon Pond was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.