Shrill Cries of Summer (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2008, Shrill Cries of Summer is a comedy, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Ataru Oikawa, running about 106 minutes. “Can you believe it?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Early summer, Keiichi had just moved to a remote mountain village. As he becomes close friends with a group of girls, he was enjoying his life in the village. However when he starts to become suspicious that his friends may be deeply involved in successive murders that occur every summer, the situation around Keiichi gradually starts to turn into something more sinister.

Who’s in it. Shrill Cries of Summer stars Goki Maeda as Keiichi Maebara, Rin Asuka as Mion Sonozaki, Airi Matsuyama as Rena Ryugu and Aika as Rika Furude, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Shrill Cries of Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shrill Cries of Summer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shrill Cries of Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shrill Cries of Summer (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shrill Cries of Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Shrill Cries of Summer worth watching?
Shrill Cries of Summer holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shrill Cries of Summer?
Shrill Cries of Summer stars Goki Maeda, Rin Asuka, Airi Matsuyama, Aika and Erena Ono.
When was Shrill Cries of Summer released?
Shrill Cries of Summer was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.