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Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2014, Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter is a drama film directed by David Zellner, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Frustrated with her mundane life, a Tokyo office worker becomes obsessed with a fictional movie that she mistakes for a documentary. Fixating on a scene where stolen cash is buried in North Dakota, she travels to America to find it.

Who’s in it. Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter stars Rinko Kikuchi as Kumiko, Nobuyuki Katsube as Sakagami, Kanako Higashi as Michi and Ichi Kyokaku as Library Security Guard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014)?
In US, Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter worth watching?
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter?
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter stars Rinko Kikuchi, Nobuyuki Katsube, Kanako Higashi, Ichi Kyokaku and Ayaka Onishi.
When was Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter released?
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.