The New God (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, The New God is a documentary film directed by Yutaka Tsuchiya, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. After producing several experimental video art pieces, Tsuchiya first came to prominence with A New God, a personal documentary shot on video about his relationship with a right-wing, neo-nationalist punk rock band. Even though Tsuchiya is on the left, he ended up marrying the singer for that band, Karin Amamiya, who has since emerged as a spokesperson for disaffected Japanese youth in the media. The New God won an award at the 1999 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival.
Who’s in it. The New God stars Yutaka Tsuchiya, Karin Amamiya and Hidehito Itô.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The New God has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New God page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New God tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New God (1999)?
- In US, The New God is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The New God worth watching?
- The New God holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New God?
- The New God stars Yutaka Tsuchiya, Karin Amamiya and Hidehito Itô.
- When was The New God released?
- The New God was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.