Audition (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1999, Audition is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 115 minutes. “She always gets a part.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Who’s in it. Audition stars Ryo Ishibashi as Shigeharu Aoyama, Eihi Shiina as Asami Yamazaki, Jun Kunimura as Yasuhisa Yoshikawa and Tetsu Sawaki as Shigehiko Aoyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Audition has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $359.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel and AsianCrush 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 Audition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Audition tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Audition (1999)?
- In US, Audition is available to stream on YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel, 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 Audition worth watching?
- Audition holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Audition?
- Audition stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Jun Kunimura, Tetsu Sawaki and Renji Ishibashi.
- When was Audition released?
- Audition was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.