King of Thorn (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2010, King of Thorn is a fantasy, animation and science fiction film directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A mysterious virus, nicknamed Medusa, is spreading around Japan, turning its victims into stone. Given the impossibility of finding an immediate cure, the government opts for cryopreserving a select group of patients until they come up with a solution. Kasumi, one of the chosen ones, has been asleep for years and her awakening, more than a bed of roses, is a bed of thorns, and happens in the midst of total chaos where monstrous creatures lie in wait all around.
Who’s in it. King of Thorn stars Kana Hanazawa as Kasumi Ishiki (voice), Kohsei Hirota as Alexandro Pecchino (voice), Misaki Kuno as Alice (voice) and Tsutomu Isobe as Ivan Coral Vega (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, King of Thorn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of Thorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of Thorn tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of Thorn (2010)?
- In US, King of Thorn is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King of Thorn worth watching?
- King of Thorn holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of Thorn?
- King of Thorn stars Kana Hanazawa, Kohsei Hirota, Misaki Kuno, Tsutomu Isobe and Sayaka Ohara.
- When was King of Thorn released?
- King of Thorn was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.