Mandala (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1971, Mandala is a drama film directed by Akio Jissôji, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. About two student couples who become members of an obscure sect. The cult seeks a prehistoric utopia with free sex and without society's norms and values. The students are torn between ambient pressure and the sect leader's authority to organ music in the creative camera angles.
Who’s in it. Mandala stars Shin Kishida as Maki, Kôji Shimizu as Shinichi, Hiroko Sakurai as Yasuko and Ryō Tamura as Hirochi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mandala 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 Mandala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandala tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandala (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mandala change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mandala worth watching?
- Mandala holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandala?
- Mandala stars Shin Kishida, Kôji Shimizu, Hiroko Sakurai, Ryō Tamura and Akiko Mori.
- When was Mandala released?
- Mandala was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.