Intentions of Murder (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1964, Intentions of Murder is a drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Sadako, cursed by generations before her and neglected by her common-law husband, falls prey to a brutal home intruder. But rather than become a victim, she forges a path to her own awakening.
Who’s in it. Intentions of Murder stars Masumi Harukawa as Sadako Takahashi, Kō Nishimura as Koichi Takahashi, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi as Hiraoko and Yūko Kusunoki as Yoshiko Masuda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Intentions of Murder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intentions of Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Intentions of Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Intentions of Murder (1964)?
- In US, Intentions of Murder is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Intentions of Murder worth watching?
- Intentions of Murder holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Intentions of Murder?
- Intentions of Murder stars Masumi Harukawa, Kō Nishimura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, Yūko Kusunoki and Ranko Akagi.
- When was Intentions of Murder released?
- Intentions of Murder was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.