Daimajin (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, Daimajin is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A giant stone statue comes to life to protect the residents of a small town against the depradations of an evil warlord.
Who’s in it. Daimajin stars Miwa Takada as Kozasa Hanabusa, Yoshihiko Aoyama as Tadafumi Hanabusa, Jun Fujimaki as Kogenta and Ryûtarô Gomi as Samanosuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Daimajin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daimajin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daimajin 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 Daimajin (1966)?
- In US, Daimajin is available to stream on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daimajin worth watching?
- Daimajin holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daimajin?
- Daimajin stars Miwa Takada, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Jun Fujimaki, Ryûtarô Gomi and Ryûzô Shimada.
- When was Daimajin released?
- Daimajin was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.