Vital (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Vital is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man awakens in the hospital after an accident wipes his memory. Fascinated by a textbook full of drawings of dissections, Hiroshi is drawn to a medical school where he catches the eye of a fellow student. But it’s another who becomes his obsession…the dead woman on the cadaver table.
Who’s in it. Vital stars Tadanobu Asano as Hiroshi Takagi, Nami Tsukamoto as Ryoko Ooyama, Kiki as Ikumi and Kazuyoshi Kushida as Hiroshi's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Vital has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vital page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vital tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vital (2004)?
- In US, Vital is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vital worth watching?
- Vital holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vital?
- Vital stars Tadanobu Asano, Nami Tsukamoto, Kiki, Kazuyoshi Kushida and Lily.
- When was Vital released?
- Vital was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.