Sada (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Sada is a drama film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 132 minutes. “A true story of sexual obsession.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on real-life events, this erotic thriller tells the sad and sadistic tale of a Japanese geisha whose behavior spiraled out of control.
Who’s in it. Sada stars Hitomi Kuroki as Sada Abe, Tsurutarō Kataoka as Tatsuzo Kikumoto, Norihei Miki as Takuzo Abe and Kippei Shiina as Masaru Okada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sada has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sada page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sada tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sada (1998)?
- In US, Sada is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sada worth watching?
- Sada holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sada?
- Sada stars Hitomi Kuroki, Tsurutarō Kataoka, Norihei Miki, Kippei Shiina and Toshie Negishi.
- When was Sada released?
- Sada was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.