Open Your Mind (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2005, Open Your Mind is a mystery and animation film directed by Mamoru Oshii, running about 35 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot of Open Your Mind follows the extraterrestrial origin of life, coming from outerspace as six deities (Intermission act), evolving into water (Sho-ho) then emerging to the air (Hyakkin) and to the ground (Ku-nu). Each one of these creatures rules one of the six elements of the godai philosophy, i.e. Earth, Water, Fire, Wind (referred to as kaze in the Hyakkin chant), Sky and Consciousness (referred to as "Awakening" in the movie's title).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Open Your Mind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Open Your Mind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Open Your Mind tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Open Your Mind (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Open Your Mind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Open Your Mind worth watching?
- Open Your Mind holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Open Your Mind released?
- Open Your Mind was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 35 minutes.