Dying at a Hospital (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, Dying at a Hospital is a drama film directed by Jun Ichikawa, running about 100 minutes. “For patients, nurses, doctors and all other people.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Filmed in a documentary style, six patients in six wards of different ages and circumstances await death at a hospital in Japan. The sterile and dismal environment is contrasted against the emotional being of the patients, their visitors and relatives and the outside world, which they will never again survey.
Who’s in it. Dying at a Hospital stars Ittoku Kishibe as Dr. Yamaoka, Masayuki Shionoya as Toshio Noguchi, Akira Yamanouchi as Kenji Kawamura and Reiko Nanao as Haruyo Ikeda.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dying at a Hospital 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 Dying at a Hospital page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dying at a Hospital tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dying at a Hospital (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dying at a Hospital change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dying at a Hospital worth watching?
- Dying at a Hospital holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dying at a Hospital?
- Dying at a Hospital stars Ittoku Kishibe, Masayuki Shionoya, Akira Yamanouchi and Reiko Nanao.
- When was Dying at a Hospital released?
- Dying at a Hospital was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.