Thorn (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2015, Thorn is a horror and science fiction film directed by Sôichi Umezawa, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. A high-school boy with telekinesis kills himself after being bullied and beaten by his classmates. The boy had been secretly storing his special power in his pet cactus. After the boy's death, the cactus is passed onto his mother who inherits his power and vows to avenge his death.
Who’s in it. Thorn stars Asuka Kurosawa as Keiko Takizawa, Hayate Matsuzaki as Atsushi Takizawa, Haya Nakazaki as Koji Kishi and Tamotsu Kimura as Yuki Kakio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Thorn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thorn tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thorn (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thorn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thorn worth watching?
- Thorn holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thorn?
- Thorn stars Asuka Kurosawa, Hayate Matsuzaki, Haya Nakazaki, Tamotsu Kimura and Yûhei Sagawa.
- When was Thorn released?
- Thorn was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.