Woman in the Dunes (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1964, Woman in the Dunes is a thriller and drama film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, running about 147 minutes. “Haunting. Erotic. Unforgettable.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An entomologist suffers extreme psychological and sexual torture after being taken captive by the residents of a poor seaside village.
Who’s in it. Woman in the Dunes stars Eiji Okada as Entomologist Niki Jumpei, Kyôko Kishida as The Woman, Ginzô Sekiguchi and Kōji Mitsui as Village Elder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Woman in the Dunes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Woman in the Dunes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woman in the Dunes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woman in the Dunes (1964)?
- In US, Woman in the Dunes is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Woman in the Dunes worth watching?
- Woman in the Dunes holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Woman in the Dunes?
- Woman in the Dunes stars Eiji Okada, Kyôko Kishida, Ginzô Sekiguchi, Kōji Mitsui and Sen Yano.
- When was Woman in the Dunes released?
- Woman in the Dunes was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.