Gozu (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2003, Gozu is a comedy, thriller, fantasy and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While looking, he finds a mysterious isolated hotel where he decides to take a rest. Not only are the front desk clerks a bit strange, but even the ambiance feels unusual. Minami soon realizes he may have gotten more than he bargained for.
Who’s in it. Gozu stars Yûta Sone as Minami, Show Aikawa as Ozaki, Kimika Yoshino as Female Ozaki and Shōhei Hino as Nose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Gozu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gozu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gozu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gozu (2003)?
- In US, Gozu is available to stream on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gozu worth watching?
- Gozu holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, fantasy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gozu?
- Gozu stars Yûta Sone, Show Aikawa, Kimika Yoshino, Shōhei Hino and Keiko Tomita.
- When was Gozu released?
- Gozu was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.