Canary (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, Canary is a drama film directed by Akihiko Shiota, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Two children, each abandoned by their families, come together in the wake of the Sarin gas attack in Tokyo. Based on the true events of the deadly gas attacks perpetrated by members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult on the Tokyo subway system.
Who’s in it. Canary stars Hoshi Ishida as Koichi Iwase, Mitsuki Tanimura as Yuki Niina, Hidetoshi Nishijima as Akira Izawa and Miyako Koda as Michiko Iwase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Canary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canary (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Canary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Canary worth watching?
- Canary holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canary?
- Canary stars Hoshi Ishida, Mitsuki Tanimura, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miyako Koda and Noriko Eguchi.
- When was Canary released?
- Canary was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.