Monochrome (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1996, Monochrome is a drama film directed by Kuninori Yamazaki, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A rape incident occurs at a famous park in Hattenba. The victims are Yoshio (Ken Masuda) and Kurita (Tatsuya Koizumi). A man approached them claiming to be a photographer, tied their arms and legs, robbed them of their freedom with a metal rod, raped them, and then took photos of them and scattered them around. Yoshio consults his lover, barman Satoshi (Tetsuo Uta), and decides to catch the rapist.
Who’s in it. Monochrome stars Ken Masuda as Yoshio, Shigenobu Umeki as Sadist, Tatsuya Koizumi as Kurita and Kazu Itsuki as Monk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Monochrome has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monochrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monochrome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monochrome (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monochrome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monochrome worth watching?
- Monochrome holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monochrome?
- Monochrome stars Ken Masuda, Shigenobu Umeki, Tatsuya Koizumi, Kazu Itsuki and Tarō Araki.
- When was Monochrome released?
- Monochrome was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.