Spanking Love (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 1.5
Released in 1995, Spanking Love is a drama film directed by Shoji Tanaka, running about 100 minutes. “In the dangerous depth of desire. A man and woman floathing within the perilous world of sadism and masochism.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ryo Masuda is a washed up adult video director without a leading actress. Now, he has to find someone to re-place her quick, so he can produce his latest low budget S&M video. When the young Yukie appears to turn the production into an unexpected hit, Ryo becomes drawn to the world of sadomasochism and his newfound star.
Who’s in it. Spanking Love stars Toshio Kakei as Ryo Masuda, Yoshiko Yura as Yukie Sakata, Renji Ishibashi as Ryusaku Owaki and Kumi Shiraishi as Mayumi Yamane - Dominatrix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Spanking Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spanking Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spanking Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spanking Love (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spanking Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spanking Love worth watching?
- Spanking Love holds an audience score of 1.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spanking Love?
- Spanking Love stars Toshio Kakei, Yoshiko Yura, Renji Ishibashi, Kumi Shiraishi and Yosuke Nakajima.
- When was Spanking Love released?
- Spanking Love was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.