House of Himiko (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, House of Himiko is a drama film directed by Isshin Inudo, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Saori is a young woman struggling to make her way in life. Her gay father, Himiko, had abandoned Saori and her mother years before. Now her father's young lover Haruhiko shows up to tell Saori that her father is dying of cancer. Still angry with her father but in need of money, Saori travels to the House of Himiko, a nursing home established by her father for gay men. Over time, a tenuous relationship begins to develop between Saori, her father, and Haruhiko.
Who’s in it. House of Himiko stars Joe Odagiri as Haruhiko, Ko Shibasaki as Saori Yoshida, Min Tanaka as Himiko and Hidetoshi Nishijima as Hosokawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, House of Himiko 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 House of Himiko page.
If you liked it. Fans of House of Himiko tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Himiko (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for House of Himiko change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is House of Himiko worth watching?
- House of Himiko holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House of Himiko?
- House of Himiko stars Joe Odagiri, Ko Shibasaki, Min Tanaka, Hidetoshi Nishijima and Shin'ichi Hatori.
- When was House of Himiko released?
- House of Himiko was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.