Himiko (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1974, Himiko is a drama and history film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A freestyle, imagined telling of the life of shaman queen Himiko, who falls in love with her half-brother, making her powers weaken thus putting her position to risk.
Who’s in it. Himiko stars Shima Iwashita as Himiko, Masao Kusakari as Takehiko, Rentaro Mikuni as Nashime and Rie Yokoyama as Adahime, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Himiko has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Himiko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Himiko tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Himiko (1974)?
- In US, Himiko is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Himiko worth watching?
- Himiko holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Himiko?
- Himiko stars Shima Iwashita, Masao Kusakari, Rentaro Mikuni, Rie Yokoyama and Jun Hamamura.
- When was Himiko released?
- Himiko was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.