The Red Spectacles (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, The Red Spectacles is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Oshii, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Summer 1995. With the arrival of the "Age of Cats", the former Kerberos police unit is now disbanded. However one member remains, a stray dog who returns to his old roost after a three-years exile. This wild dog no longer has a master, but now the "Young Lady of Fate" will guide him on his journey.
Who’s in it. The Red Spectacles stars Shigeru Chiba as Koichi Todome, Machiko Washio as Midori Washio, Hideyuki Tanaka as Soichiro Toribe and Tessyo Genda as Bunmei Muroto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Red Spectacles 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 The Red Spectacles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Spectacles 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 The Red Spectacles (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Spectacles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Spectacles worth watching?
- The Red Spectacles holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Spectacles?
- The Red Spectacles stars Shigeru Chiba, Machiko Washio, Hideyuki Tanaka, Tessyo Genda and Hideyo Amamoto.
- When was The Red Spectacles released?
- The Red Spectacles was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.