Cult (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.5

Cult poster

Released in 2013, Cult is a fantasy and horror film directed by Koji Shiraishi, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Three female idols appear on a television show to investigate an exorcism. An exorcist with psychic powers named Unsui claims that the show’s subjects, the Kaneda family, are cursed by a demon that’s too powerful for him to banish on his own, so he calls in a fellow exorcist to help. Soon, a reckless ghost hunter enters the fray as the three idols witness a series of terrifying events.

Who’s in it. Cult stars Yû Abiru as Herself, Mari Iriki as Herself, Mayuko Iwasa as Herself and Natsumi Okamoto as Miho Kaneda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Cult has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $107.7K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cult page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cult 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 Cult (2013)?
In US, Cult is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cult worth watching?
Cult holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cult?
Cult stars Yû Abiru, Mari Iriki, Mayuko Iwasa, Natsumi Okamoto and Ryosuke Miura.
When was Cult released?
Cult was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.