The Human Chair (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, The Human Chair is a drama and crime film directed by Toshiyuki Mizutani, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. After seeing her husband off to work, the young author identified only as Yoshiko sets off to read the large collection of letters she received from other young authors. These are often letters containing samples of their work for critique. One large envelope contains a letter. The letter-writer does not provide his name. The letter is a confession of crimes. The letter-writer has no family or friends, and claims to be "ugly beyond description". He is a chair maker and loves his work and all the chairs he creates, even going so far as to claim some sort of intangible connection to his work.
Who’s in it. The Human Chair stars Misa Shimizu as Yoshiko Shinozaki, Jun Kunimura as Shoichiro Shimizu, Kazuhiro Yamaji as Ningen Isu and Yasuko Mitsuura as Tamie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Human Chair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Chair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Chair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Chair (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Human Chair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Human Chair worth watching?
- The Human Chair holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Human Chair?
- The Human Chair stars Misa Shimizu, Jun Kunimura, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yasuko Mitsuura and Naoko Amihama.
- When was The Human Chair released?
- The Human Chair was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.