Where can I watch The World of Kanako (2014)?

In US, The World of Kanako is available to stream on Fandor, Hi-YAH and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The World of Kanako worth watching?

The World of Kanako holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The World of Kanako?

The World of Kanako stars Koji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hiroya Shimizu and Joe Odagiri.

When was The World of Kanako released?

The World of Kanako was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.

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The World of Kanako (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2014, The World of Kanako is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, running about 118 minutes. “Say goodbye to reason.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Kanako, a model daughter and a brilliant student, disappears, her mother asks her ex-husband, a violent former policeman, to find her. As his investigation progresses, his idealized image of Kanako cracks: the girl hides a dark life that her father can not even imagine.

Who’s in it. The World of Kanako stars Koji Yakusho as Akikazu Fujishima, Nana Komatsu as Kanako Fujishima, Satoshi Tsumabuki as Detective Asai and Hiroya Shimizu as I / Narrator, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The World of Kanako has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor, Hi-YAH and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World of Kanako page.

If you liked it. Fans of The World of Kanako tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The World of Kanako (2014)?: In US, The World of Kanako is available to stream on Fandor, Hi-YAH and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The World of Kanako worth watching?: The World of Kanako holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The World of Kanako?: The World of Kanako stars Koji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hiroya Shimizu and Joe Odagiri.
When was The World of Kanako released?: The World of Kanako was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.