The Serialist (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, The Serialist is a mystery film directed by Nobuaki Izaki, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Ippei Akabane (Takaya Kamikawa) is an unpopular novelist. He barely makes ends meet writing serials novels under different pen names. Daigo Kurei (Shinji Takeda) is on death row. He killed four women twelve years ago. During his murdering spree, he sent pictures of his decapitated victims with flower decoration to the police. The murders and photos caused widespread panic in Japan. One day, Ippei is contacted by Daigo from prison. He asks Ippei if he wants to interview him and write his memoirs. Soon, more women are killed in the same grisly manner as the serial murders from twelve years ago. Now, Ippei becomes the prime suspect of the police and Ippei must quickly find the real murderer. Based on the novel "The Serialist" by David Gordon (published by Simon & Schuster; Original edition on March 9, 2010).
Who’s in it. The Serialist stars Shinji Takeda as Daigo Kurei, Takaya Kamikawa as Ippei Akabane, Nana Katase as Chinatsu Hasegawa and Aya Hirayama, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Serialist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Serialist tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Serialist (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Serialist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Serialist?
- The Serialist stars Shinji Takeda, Takaya Kamikawa, Nana Katase, Aya Hirayama and Rina Koike.
- When was The Serialist released?
- The Serialist was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.