Kotsutsubo (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2012, Kotsutsubo is a horror film directed by Jirô Nagae, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Eri (Matsubara) is a high school student who is anonymous unlike her friend Mitsuko (Yokoyama) who is the target of amorous advances from their teacher, Ichida (Tsubouchi). Eri comes across a novel way to protect Mitsuko: find a cursed funerary urn that contains ashes reputed to cause death and give said ashes to teacher.
Who’s in it. Kotsutsubo stars Natsumi Matsubara as Eri, Ai Shinozaki as Rina, Rurika Yokoyama as Mitsuko and Kenta Itogi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Kotsutsubo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kotsutsubo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kotsutsubo tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kotsutsubo (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kotsutsubo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kotsutsubo worth watching?
- Kotsutsubo holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kotsutsubo?
- Kotsutsubo stars Natsumi Matsubara, Ai Shinozaki, Rurika Yokoyama, Kenta Itogi and Kazuhiko Kanayama.
- When was Kotsutsubo released?
- Kotsutsubo was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.