Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2021, Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist is a documentary film directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent, running about 81 minutes.

What it’s about. A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive into a rich work. With interviews of the greatest Japanese, French and American directors inspired by his work.

Who’s in it. Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist stars Satoshi Kon as Self (archive footage), Mamoru Hosoda as Self, Rodney Rothman as Self and Mamoru Oshii as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist page.

If you liked it. Fans of Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist (2021)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist worth watching?
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist?
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist stars Satoshi Kon, Mamoru Hosoda, Rodney Rothman, Mamoru Oshii and Megumi Hayashibara.
When was Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist released?
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.