Visitor Q (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Visitor Q is a comedy, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 84 minutes. “The only thing stranger than this family is... Visitor Q.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a dysfunctional family where the mother is a heroin addict and prostitute, beaten by her son, and the father is an ex-TV reporter, sleeping with his daughter and filming his son being beaten up, ‘Q’, a complete stranger enters the bizarre family, changing their lives for the better, finding a balance in their disturbing natures.
Who’s in it. Visitor Q stars Kenichi Endo as Kiyoshi Yamazaki / Father, Shungicu Uchida as Keiko Yamazaki / Mother, Kazushi Watanabe as The visitor and Jun Mutô as Takuya Yamazaki / Son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Visitor Q 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 Visitor Q page.
If you liked it. Fans of Visitor Q tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Visitor Q (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Visitor Q change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Visitor Q worth watching?
- Visitor Q holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Visitor Q?
- Visitor Q stars Kenichi Endo, Shungicu Uchida, Kazushi Watanabe, Jun Mutô and Fujiko.
- When was Visitor Q released?
- Visitor Q was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.