Strange Circus (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2005, Strange Circus is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Sion Sono, running about 108 minutes. “Reality is the mystery…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The erotic novelist Taeko is writing a morbid story of a family destroyed by incest, murder and abuse. Her assistant, Yuji, sets on a mission to uncover the reality of this story, but the reality might be too much to bear.
Who’s in it. Strange Circus stars Rie Kuwana as Young Mitsuko, Masumi Miyazaki as Mitsuko / Sayuri / Taeko, Seiko Iwaido as Teenage Mitsuko and Issei Ishida as Yuji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Strange Circus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strange Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Circus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Circus (2005)?
- In US, Strange Circus is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strange Circus worth watching?
- Strange Circus holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Strange Circus?
- Strange Circus stars Rie Kuwana, Masumi Miyazaki, Seiko Iwaido, Issei Ishida and Fujiko.
- When was Strange Circus released?
- Strange Circus was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.