Megumi (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Megumi is an animation film directed by Hidetoshi Omori, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. An anime biography on Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 when she was 13 years old. North Korea acknowledges abducting her and at least 12 other Japanese residents during the 1970s and the 1980s, but the country has not provided any conclusive evidence on her fate and most of the others.
Who’s in it. Megumi stars Minami Takayama as Megumi Yokota (voice), Rica Fukami as Sakie Yokota (voice), Megumi Tano as Takuya Yokota (boy) (voice) and Bin Shimada as Takuya Yokota (adult) (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Megumi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Megumi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Megumi tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Megumi (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Megumi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Megumi worth watching?
- Megumi holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Megumi?
- Megumi stars Minami Takayama, Rica Fukami, Megumi Tano, Bin Shimada and Shin-ichiro Miki.
- When was Megumi released?
- Megumi was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.