As the Gods Will (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2014, As the Gods Will is a comedy, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 117 minutes. “Oh my God, please return my tedious everyday.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school student Shun Takahata is bored. Bored with the day-to-day monotony of school and life, he prays for change, for something exciting. Suddenly, he and his classmates are forced to play deadly children's games and facing terrifying creatures from a talking Daruma doll to a sharp-clawed lucky cat.
Who’s in it. As the Gods Will stars Sota Fukushi as Takahata Shun, Ryunosuke Kamiki as Amaya Takeru, Hirona Yamazaki as Akimoto Ichika and Mio Yuki as Takase Shouko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, As the Gods Will has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As the Gods Will page.
If you liked it. Fans of As the Gods Will tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As the Gods Will (2014)?
- In US, As the Gods Will is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is As the Gods Will worth watching?
- As the Gods Will holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in As the Gods Will?
- As the Gods Will stars Sota Fukushi, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Hirona Yamazaki, Mio Yuki and Jingi Irie.
- When was As the Gods Will released?
- As the Gods Will was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.