Kotoko (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2011, Kotoko is a drama and horror film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Suffering from double vision, a single mother (Cocco) tries to take care of her baby in the grip of terrifying hallucinations. Experiencing a nervous breakdown, she is deemed unfit to take care of her child and has it taken away from her. The only respite the mother has from her visions is when she sings. An award-winning novelist (Tsukamoto) overhears her singing whilst riding the bus and the pair subsequently develop a volatile relationship.
Who’s in it. Kotoko stars Cocco as Kotoko, Shinya Tsukamoto as Seitaro Tanaka, Yuko Nakamura and Eiichi Takahashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Kotoko has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kotoko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kotoko tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kotoko (2011)?
- In US, Kotoko is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kotoko worth watching?
- Kotoko holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kotoko?
- Kotoko stars Cocco, Shinya Tsukamoto, Yuko Nakamura, Eiichi Takahashi and Ryugo Nakamura.
- When was Kotoko released?
- Kotoko was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.