Scent of a Spell (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1985, Scent of a Spell is a drama and mystery film directed by Toshiharu Ikeda, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man returns home from the bar only to find a woman who was about to kill herself. Taking her home and protecting her, he learns that she’s escaped from a violent husband. but there’s more to her story than she's willing to tell at first.
Who’s in it. Scent of a Spell stars Yuki Kazamatsuri as Miyoe, Mari Amachi as Akiko Takimura, Johnny Ohkura as Tetsuro Esaka and Choei Takahashi as Yutaka Takimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Scent of a Spell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scent of a Spell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scent of a Spell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scent of a Spell (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scent of a Spell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scent of a Spell worth watching?
- Scent of a Spell holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scent of a Spell?
- Scent of a Spell stars Yuki Kazamatsuri, Mari Amachi, Johnny Ohkura, Choei Takahashi and Haruko Wanibuchi.
- When was Scent of a Spell released?
- Scent of a Spell was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.