Maru (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2024, Maru is a drama film directed by Naoko Ogigami, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Sawada graduated from an art university but cannot rely on it to make a living and is working as an assistant to a famous contemporary artist. He lost his independent will and became accustomed to simply doing what he was told. One day, Sawada had an accident on the way to work and lost his job because of an arm injury. When he returned to the room, there was an ant on the floor. After drawing a circle as if guided by an ant, Sawada's daily life begins to be eroded by the circle.
Who’s in it. Maru stars Tsuyoshi Domoto as Sawada, Riho Yoshioka as Yajima, Go Ayano as Yokoyama and Win Morisaki as Mo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Maru 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 Maru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maru tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maru (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maru change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maru worth watching?
- Maru holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maru?
- Maru stars Tsuyoshi Domoto, Riho Yoshioka, Go Ayano, Win Morisaki and Akira Emoto.
- When was Maru released?
- Maru was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.