The Millennial Rapture (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 2012, The Millennial Rapture is a drama film directed by Kōji Wakamatsu, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Sennen no yuraku is set in a small community called “Roji” where Kenji Nakagami—one of the most famous novelists in Japan—drew the absurdity and passion of life since its inhabitants have been living and dying. There were beautiful men in “Roji” who struggled to live with the blood of the Nakamato Clan, blood called “noble yet unholy.” Oryu, a midwife, has watched all those men growing up, living and dying... She is now aging old and starts to talk with the dead men souls of the Nakamoto Clan...
Who’s in it. The Millennial Rapture stars Shinobu Terajima as Oryuunooba, Shirō Sano as Reina, Kengo Kora as Hanzo and Sousuke Takaoka as Miyoshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Millennial Rapture has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Millennial Rapture page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Millennial Rapture tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Millennial Rapture (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Millennial Rapture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Millennial Rapture worth watching?
- The Millennial Rapture holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Millennial Rapture?
- The Millennial Rapture stars Shinobu Terajima, Shirō Sano, Kengo Kora, Sousuke Takaoka and Shota Sometani.
- When was The Millennial Rapture released?
- The Millennial Rapture was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.