Shield of Straw (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2013, Shield of Straw is a thriller and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Ninagawa is a powerful man in Japanese politics and with top economic connections.His granddaughter is then murdered. The suspect is Kunihide Kiyomaru. Kunihide Kiyomaru has a prior conviction for assaulting and killing a girl 8 years ago. The police could never apprehend the suspect in the prior killing.
Who’s in it. Shield of Straw stars Nanako Matsushima as Atsuko Shiraiwa, Tatsuya Fujiwara as Kunihide Kiyomaru, Takao Osawa as Kazuki Mekari and Tsutomu Yamazaki as Ninagawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Shield of Straw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shield of Straw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shield of Straw tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shield of Straw (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shield of Straw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shield of Straw worth watching?
- Shield of Straw holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shield of Straw?
- Shield of Straw stars Nanako Matsushima, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Takao Osawa, Tsutomu Yamazaki and Masatō Ibu.
- When was Shield of Straw released?
- Shield of Straw was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.