A Watcher in the Attic (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1994, A Watcher in the Attic is a fantasy and drama film directed by Akio Jissôji, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1923, in a cheap Tokyo rooming house, a languid young man named Goda was feeling bored with his life. One day while playing dress up with a woman’s wig and lipstick, he accidentally loosens a ceiling board in his closet. Climbing up, he discovers a dimly lit passageway under the roof leading to the resident’s other rooms. Soon he is scampering about like a ninja, making knotholes and moving ceiling boards for a better view. What he sees are the intimate acts - sadistic, criminal or vaguely mad - that reveal infinitely more about his fellow roomers than the various fronts they present to the world.
Who’s in it. A Watcher in the Attic stars Hiroshi Mikami as Saburo Goda, Kan'ichi Hiraga as Kusuo Kitamura, Masami Horiuchi as Kiichiro Katabe and Masumi Miyazaki as Teruko Akiduki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Watcher in the Attic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Watcher in the Attic page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Watcher in the Attic 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 A Watcher in the Attic (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Watcher in the Attic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Watcher in the Attic worth watching?
- A Watcher in the Attic holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Watcher in the Attic?
- A Watcher in the Attic stars Hiroshi Mikami, Kan'ichi Hiraga, Masami Horiuchi, Masumi Miyazaki and Naomasa Musaka.
- When was A Watcher in the Attic released?
- A Watcher in the Attic was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.