Cut (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Cut is a drama film directed by Amir Naderi, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Shuji is an uncompromising young filmmaker at odds with Japanese society. One day he learns that his loan shark brother, who had helped to finance his films, has been executed by his own yakuza gang for failing to repay his debts. Described as a love poem to Japanese films of the past, as well as a protest at the present, CUT is an exploration of one man’s obsessive relationship with cinema.
Who’s in it. Cut stars Hidetoshi Nishijima as Shuji, Takako Tokiwa as Yoko, Takashi Sasano as Hiroshi and Shun Sugata as Masaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cut 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 Cut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cut tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cut (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cut change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cut worth watching?
- Cut holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cut?
- Cut stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Takako Tokiwa, Takashi Sasano, Shun Sugata and Denden.
- When was Cut released?
- Cut was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.