Cruel Restaurant (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2008, Cruel Restaurant is a comedy and horror film directed by Kôji Kawano, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Just what is the mystery ingredient in the pot stickers at Togen Restaurant? Those who look for the answer have a habit of disappearing. So when body parts start washing up on the beach, police trace the murders to Togen's seemingly innocent owner. But the slaughter of a few curious fans is the least shocking secret coming out of Togen's kitchen! Mihiro, Sakae Yamazaki, Katsuya Naruse and Yusuke Iwata star in this pitch-black comic horror tale.
Who’s in it. Cruel Restaurant stars Mihiro as Lin, Sakae Yamazaki as Genrin Chin, Katsuya Naruse as Goro Nojima and Yûsuke Iwata as Ganzaburo Iwanomoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Cruel Restaurant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruel Restaurant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruel Restaurant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruel Restaurant (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cruel Restaurant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cruel Restaurant worth watching?
- Cruel Restaurant holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cruel Restaurant?
- Cruel Restaurant stars Mihiro, Sakae Yamazaki, Katsuya Naruse, Yûsuke Iwata and Miho Funatsu.
- When was Cruel Restaurant released?
- Cruel Restaurant was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.