New - No Longer Human (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1978, New - No Longer Human is a drama film directed by Kôhei Yoshidome, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Osamu Dazai and distributed by ATG. The story of a young man who is caught between the breakup of the traditions of a northern Japanese aristocratic family and the impact of Western ideas. In consequence, he feels himself "disqualified from being human" (a literal translation of the Japanese title) and goes down the stairs to self-destruction step by step.
Who’s in it. New - No Longer Human stars Hiroshi Ohmori, Leo Morimoto, Shun Ueda and Tappei Shimokawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, New - No Longer Human has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New - No Longer Human page.
If you liked it. Fans of New - No Longer Human tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New - No Longer Human (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New - No Longer Human change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New - No Longer Human worth watching?
- New - No Longer Human 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 New - No Longer Human?
- New - No Longer Human stars Hiroshi Ohmori, Leo Morimoto, Shun Ueda, Tappei Shimokawa and Shinobu Asaji.
- When was New - No Longer Human released?
- New - No Longer Human was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.