Tokyo Ghoul (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, Tokyo Ghoul is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Kentaro Hagiwara, running about 119 minutes. “Humans are no longer at the top of the food chain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Tokyo college student is attacked by a ghoul, a super-powered human who feeds on human flesh. He survives, but has become part ghoul and becomes a fugitive on the run.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Ghoul stars Masataka Kubota as Ken Kaneki, Fumika Shimizu as Toka Kirishima, Nobuyuki Suzuki as Kotaro Amon and Yo Oizumi as Kureo Mado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tokyo Ghoul has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Ghoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Ghoul tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Ghoul (2017)?
- In US, Tokyo Ghoul is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Ghoul worth watching?
- Tokyo Ghoul holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tokyo Ghoul?
- Tokyo Ghoul stars Masataka Kubota, Fumika Shimizu, Nobuyuki Suzuki, Yo Oizumi and Yu Aoi.
- When was Tokyo Ghoul released?
- Tokyo Ghoul was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.