Jellyfish Eyes (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2013, Jellyfish Eyes is a comedy, fantasy, drama and animation film directed by Takashi Murakami, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In present-day Japan, little Masashi moves from an evacuation center to a small village. There he will discover that every child has the ability to communicate with a fantastic creature, but they are being used in an evil plan to collect the children’s negative energy. Artist Takashi Murakami ‘s debut film is an amazing epic story that is an X-Ray of children’s hopes and fears with the artist’s unmistakable visual style.
Who’s in it. Jellyfish Eyes stars Himeka Asami as Saki Amamiya, Masataka Kubota as Seiryu / Blue Dragon, Asuka Kurosawa as Shizuko Amamiya and Takumi Saitoh as Naoto Yukizuka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Jellyfish Eyes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jellyfish Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jellyfish Eyes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jellyfish Eyes (2013)?
- In US, Jellyfish Eyes is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jellyfish Eyes worth watching?
- Jellyfish Eyes holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jellyfish Eyes?
- Jellyfish Eyes stars Himeka Asami, Masataka Kubota, Asuka Kurosawa, Takumi Saitoh and Shota Sometani.
- When was Jellyfish Eyes released?
- Jellyfish Eyes was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.