Shrieking in the Rain (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Shrieking in the Rain is a comedy and drama film directed by Eiji Uchida, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. At a movie studio in 1988, rookie director Hanako Hayashi is making her directorial debut, the erotic As Far as Love Will Take Us. She's under pressure from her producer and crew. When she is about to shoot the climax of the film, numerous problems arise. To make matters worse, the set is visited by a censor from the Film Certification Committee, and the key scenes end up being cut out to avoid an R rating. Can Hanako realise her dream?
Who’s in it. Shrieking in the Rain stars Marika Matsumoto as Hanako, Maeko Oyama as Kaede, Serena Motola as Yoshie and Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Inoue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shrieking in the Rain 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 Shrieking in the Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shrieking in the Rain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shrieking in the Rain (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shrieking in the Rain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shrieking in the Rain worth watching?
- Shrieking in the Rain holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shrieking in the Rain?
- Shrieking in the Rain stars Marika Matsumoto, Maeko Oyama, Serena Motola, Kiyohiko Shibukawa and Toshihiro Yashiba.
- When was Shrieking in the Rain released?
- Shrieking in the Rain was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.