Sadako (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2019, Sadako is a horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychologist connects her missing brother to the strange case of a mysterious little girl believed to be Sadako reincarnated.
Who’s in it. Sadako stars Elaiza Ikeda as Mayu Akigawa, Takashi Tsukamoto as Yusuke Ishida, Hiroya Shimizu as Kazuma Akigawa and Himeka Himejima as Jinko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sadako has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sadako page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sadako tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sadako (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sadako change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sadako worth watching?
- Sadako holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sadako?
- Sadako stars Elaiza Ikeda, Takashi Tsukamoto, Hiroya Shimizu, Himeka Himejima and Renn Kiriyama.
- When was Sadako released?
- Sadako was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.