The Frame (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, The Frame is a thriller and drama film directed by Satoshi Isaka, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Japanese director Satoshi Isaka spins this taunt thriller about an ultra-ambitious reporter who soon finds herself on the receiving end of tabloid dirt. Popular television actress Hitomi Kuroki stars as Yuko, an ice-queen TV news editor who is approached by a mysterious man from the PTT Ministry. The man offers her proof, on videotape, that a major university is bribing a particular government official to overlook a massive media merger. The secret transaction has already resulted in the death of one investigator. Yuko promptly broadcasts the damning footage, and high-ranking bureaucrat Aso (Takanori Jinnai) is forced out of office.
Who’s in it. The Frame stars Hitomi Kuroki as Yoko Endo, Takanori Jinnai as Kimihiko Aso, Tetsu Kayama as Naoki Akamatsu and Tetsuo Yamashita as Naoki Akamatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Frame 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 Frame page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Frame tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Frame (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Frame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Frame worth watching?
- The Frame holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Frame?
- The Frame stars Hitomi Kuroki, Takanori Jinnai, Tetsu Kayama, Tetsuo Yamashita and Toshio Kakei.
- When was The Frame released?
- The Frame was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.