Homunculus (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Homunculus is a thriller and drama film directed by Takashi Shimizu, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. A homeless man meets a medical school student who pays him to volunteer for a surgical procedure known as trepanation, drilling a hole in his skull, which ends up giving him the ability to communicate with the dark side of people’s subconscious minds.
Who’s in it. Homunculus stars Go Ayano as Susumu Nakoshi, Yukino Kishii as Mysterious woman, Anna Ishii as Female high school student 1775 and Seiyo Uchino as Kumicho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Homunculus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homunculus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homunculus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homunculus (2021)?
- In US, Homunculus is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homunculus worth watching?
- Homunculus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homunculus?
- Homunculus stars Go Ayano, Yukino Kishii, Anna Ishii, Seiyo Uchino and Yumiko Nakamura.
- When was Homunculus released?
- Homunculus was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.