Paprika (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2006, Paprika is a thriller, fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Satoshi Kon, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it: Paprika.
Who’s in it. Paprika stars Megumi Hayashibara as Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice), Tohru Emori as Seijiro Inui (voice), Katsunosuke Hori as Torataro Shima (voice) and Toru Furuya as Kosaku Tokita (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Paprika has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $946.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Paprika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paprika tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paprika (2006)?
- In US, Paprika is available to 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 Paprika worth watching?
- Paprika holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paprika?
- Paprika stars Megumi Hayashibara, Tohru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori, Toru Furuya and Akio Otsuka.
- When was Paprika released?
- Paprika was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.