A Drowning Man (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 2001, A Drowning Man is a horror film directed by Naoki Ichio, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Tokio finds his wife Kumiko drowned in the bathtub one night. He lifts the telephone handset to call an ambulance but hesitates. Instead, he takes a cup of coffee before empting the bathtub and carrying Kumiko to the couch. When he wakes up after a nigh of heavy drinking, he finds himself in bed. Kumiko enters the room and asks how he is.
Who’s in it. A Drowning Man stars Shinya Tsukamoto as Tokio, Reiko Kataoka as Kumiko, Hida Senko as Kumiko's mother and Takehiro Kamibaba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Drowning Man 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 A Drowning Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Drowning Man tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Drowning Man (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Drowning Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Drowning Man worth watching?
- A Drowning Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Drowning Man?
- A Drowning Man stars Shinya Tsukamoto, Reiko Kataoka, Hida Senko, Takehiro Kamibaba and Hiromi Unakami.
- When was A Drowning Man released?
- A Drowning Man was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.