S&M Hunter: Begins (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1985, S&M Hunter: Begins is a comedy and drama film directed by Shûji Kataoka, running about 59 minutes. “The Legend Begins!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This prequel to the pink cult hit S&M Hunter tells the origin story of how an average salary man became the world's first S&M superhero! How did he lose his eye? Why is bad girl Meg chasing him in the first place? And why did Maria become a masochist? Long out of print and hungered for by Pink Eiga fans the world over, Pink Eiga Inc. is proud to release the only true superhero movie that matters in a flooded market of comic book adaptations!
Who’s in it. S&M Hunter: Begins stars Shirō Shimomoto as S&M Hunter, Hiromi Saotome as Head of girl Gang and Yutaka Ikejima as Dungeon Master.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, S&M Hunter: Begins has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch S&M Hunter: Begins page.
If you liked it. Fans of S&M Hunter: Begins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch S&M Hunter: Begins (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for S&M Hunter: Begins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is S&M Hunter: Begins worth watching?
- S&M Hunter: Begins holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in S&M Hunter: Begins?
- S&M Hunter: Begins stars Shirō Shimomoto, Hiromi Saotome and Yutaka Ikejima.