The Pillow Book (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, The Pillow Book is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Greenaway, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman with a body writing fetish seeks to find a combined lover and calligrapher.
Who’s in it. The Pillow Book stars Vivian Wu as Nagiko, Yoshi Oida as The Publisher, Ken Ogata as The Father and Hideko Yoshida as The Aunt / The Maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Pillow Book has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pillow Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pillow Book tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pillow Book (1995)?
- In US, The Pillow Book is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pillow Book worth watching?
- The Pillow Book holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pillow Book?
- The Pillow Book stars Vivian Wu, Yoshi Oida, Ken Ogata, Hideko Yoshida and Ewan McGregor.
- When was The Pillow Book released?
- The Pillow Book was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.