The Discarnates (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, The Discarnates is a fantasy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 115 minutes. “Bizarre love for the undead, Driven ever closer to the brink of doom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harada is a successful scenario writer, and his best buddy has just announced an intention to propose to Harada's ex-wife. Recovering from the shock, Harada indulges in melancholy, mainly on his failure as a husband and father, and goes to a 'Rakugo' show, where a friendly man in the audience invites him home. Harada is puzzled at the strong resemblance of this man and his wife to his own parents, who were killed nearly 30 years ago when he was twelve.
Who’s in it. The Discarnates stars Morio Kazama as Hidemi Harada, Kumiko Akiyoshi as Fusako Harada, Tsurutarō Kataoka as Eikichi Harada and Toshiyuki Nagashima as Ichiro Mamiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Discarnates 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 The Discarnates page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Discarnates tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Discarnates (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Discarnates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Discarnates worth watching?
- The Discarnates holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Discarnates?
- The Discarnates stars Morio Kazama, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Tsurutarō Kataoka, Toshiyuki Nagashima and Yûko Natori.
- When was The Discarnates released?
- The Discarnates was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.