Shady (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2012, Shady is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Ryohei Watanabe, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Because of her last name "Kumada" (bear + rice paddy) and her appearance, Misa's high school classmates call her "Pooh" disparagingly. She obviously has no friends and can only let down her guard around her pet parrot and the goldfish in the science room at school. But, then she finds herself quickly becoming best friends with Izumi who is a cute and popular classmates. Although somewhat puzzled by Izumi's interest in her, Misa is excited about having a friend for the first time ever. But, Izumi's initial angelic demeanor gradually transforms into a demonic one.
Who’s in it. Shady stars mimpi*β as Misa Kumada, Izumi Okamura as Izumi Kiyose, Gota Ishida and Hiroki Horikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Shady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shady tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shady (2012)?
- In US, Shady is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shady worth watching?
- Shady holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shady?
- Shady stars mimpi*β, Izumi Okamura, Gota Ishida, Hiroki Horikawa and Juzo Kakei.
- When was Shady released?
- Shady was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.