Arc (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2021, Arc is a drama and science fiction film directed by Kei Ishikawa, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the near future, Rina lives a wandering life and she meets Ema. Ema becomes a mentor for Rina and Rina begins to work for Ema. Her job is called body works, which is to plasticize dead bodies for people who lost loved ones. Meanwhile, Ema’s younger brother Amane develops technology that is finally able to achieve immortality. Rina becomes the first recipient of the technology. She can now live forever, while having a 30-year-old appearance, but ...
Who’s in it. Arc stars Kyoko Yoshine as Rina, Shinobu Terajima as Ema, Masaki Okada as Amane and Kai Inowaki as Sasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Arc has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arc page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arc tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arc (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arc change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arc worth watching?
- Arc holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arc?
- Arc stars Kyoko Yoshine, Shinobu Terajima, Masaki Okada, Kai Inowaki and Kurumi Shimizu.
- When was Arc released?
- Arc was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.