Pulse (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, Pulse is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 119 minutes. “Do you want to meet a ghost?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lurks some of its inhabitants who are desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.
Who’s in it. Pulse stars Haruhiko Katō as Ryosuke Kawashima, Kumiko Aso as Michi Kudo, Koyuki as Harue Karasawa and Kurume Arisaka as Junko Sasano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Pulse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $318.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pulse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pulse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pulse (2001)?
- In US, Pulse is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pulse worth watching?
- Pulse holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pulse?
- Pulse stars Haruhiko Katō, Kumiko Aso, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka and Masatoshi Matsuo.
- When was Pulse released?
- Pulse was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.