The Demon (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, The Demon is a drama film directed by Yoshitaro Nomura, running about 110 minutes. “They'd be better off with strangers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.
Who’s in it. The Demon stars Shima Iwashita as Oume, Sokichi's wife, Ken Ogata as Sokichi Takeshita, Mayumi Ogawa as Kikuyo, Sokichi's lover and Hiroki Iwase as Riichi, Sokichi and Kikuyo's 1st son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Demon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Demon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Demon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Demon (1978)?
- In US, The Demon is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Demon worth watching?
- The Demon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Demon?
- The Demon stars Shima Iwashita, Ken Ogata, Mayumi Ogawa, Hiroki Iwase and Miyuki Yoshizawa.
- When was The Demon released?
- The Demon was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.