Strega (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2019, Strega is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Bueno, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Japan’s government has enacted federal restrictions on superhero activity through special ID cards developed by tech conglomerate, Vector, for monitoring and tracking. Soma Kusanagi, a part-time superhero and full-time social miscreant, has become a tester for Vector’s latest model of super suit. With this technology, Soma can transform into the Variable Combat Soldier, Strega, the latest in villain-bludgeoning power! In the midst of his deviant escapades, a shadowy plot to turn the whole of society into monsters is taking shape! Unless his libido isn’t kept in check, Soma and new partner, Sayuri, must uncover and stop this mysterious plot before it’s too late!

Who’s in it. Strega stars Bueno as Soma Kusanagi/Strega, Mai Miori as Sayuri Matsuoka/Virsago, Haruna Ayane as Heart Pink and Alice Shiina as Tamago Yellow, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Strega sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strega page.

If you liked it. Fans of Strega tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Strega (2019)?
In US, Strega is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Strega worth watching?
Strega holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Strega?
Strega stars Bueno, Mai Miori, Haruna Ayane, Alice Shiina and Sakurako Fujiwara.
When was Strega released?
Strega was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.