Evil Does Not Exist (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, Evil Does Not Exist is a drama film directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi's house offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to nature.
Who’s in it. Evil Does Not Exist stars Hitoshi Omika as Takumi, Ryo Nishikawa as Hana, Ryuji Kosaka as Takahashi and Ayaka Shibutani as Mayuzumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Evil Does Not Exist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 Evil Does Not Exist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Does Not Exist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Does Not Exist (2023)?
- In US, Evil Does Not Exist is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 Evil Does Not Exist worth watching?
- Evil Does Not Exist holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evil Does Not Exist?
- Evil Does Not Exist stars Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa, Ryuji Kosaka, Ayaka Shibutani and Hazuki Kikuchi.
- When was Evil Does Not Exist released?
- Evil Does Not Exist was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.