Cabaret (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, Cabaret is a drama, crime and music film directed by Haruki Kadokawa, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A young jazz musician's desire to advance in his career runs afoul of organized crime in this thriller from Haruki Kadokawa. After a saxophonist starts playing at a particular nightspot, a thug from the Yakuza adopts him as a special friend for no greater reason than he plays one of his favorite songs well. As the dangerous life of the gangster intertwines with that of the musician, it brings harm to the musician's girlfriend, who is raped. This changes the young saxophonist's attitude about his patron, but his Yakuza "friend" is still too embroiled in his own problems to worry about anything else.
Who’s in it. Cabaret stars Hironobu Nomura as Shunichi Yashiro, Takeshi Kaga as Takigawa, Junko Mihara as Eiko and Mitsuko Baisho as Megumi Nanbu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Cabaret sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cabaret page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cabaret tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cabaret (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cabaret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cabaret worth watching?
- Cabaret holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cabaret?
- Cabaret stars Hironobu Nomura, Takeshi Kaga, Junko Mihara, Mitsuko Baisho and Hideo Murota.
- When was Cabaret released?
- Cabaret was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.