怪物の木こり
A self-proclaimed psychopath, coldblooded lawyer Ninomiya becomes obsessed with stopping an ax-wielding serial killer who's made him their next target.
Lumberjack the Monster (2023) is a drama, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Takashi Miike, released on December 1, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Kazuya Kamenashi, Nanao, Riho Yoshioka and Kiyohiko Shibukawa. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
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Kazuya Kamenashi
as Akira Ninomiya
Nanao
as Arashiko Toshiro
Riho Yoshioka
as Emi Kagemi
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
as Noboru Inui
Shota Sometani
as Kuro Sugitani
Shido Nakamura
as Takeshi Kenmochi
Reon Yuzuki
Minosuke
Keisuke Horibe
as Hirose
Masayuki Deai
Chigusa Yasuzawa
Tomohiko Imai
Directed by Takashi Miike, written by Hiroyoshi Koiwai and Mayusuke Kurai, produced by Misako Saka and Shigeji Maeda.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 55 ratings.
Its rare to come across a uniquely slick crime thriller which is why Lumberjack The monster, is so impressive. Its coldly calculating tones, established early on, are oh so gradually supplanted by an inexplicably warm humanism. Evil can indeed be made but also un-made. Leaving the viewer sympathising with the perpetrator of wicked acts, as much as the victim. Characterisations are sophisticated but subdued which…
Reviewed on June 10, 2024
Lumberjack the Monster transforms a serial-killer premise into a psychological journey that explores identity, empathy, and the shadows within human nature. Through Akira Ninomiya’s chilling yet fragile transformation, the film blends mystery, introspection, and quiet emotional shifts that reveal a man learning—fearfully—to feel. Despite some underdeveloped characters, it delivers a gripping and elegant unraveling…
Reviewed on December 1, 2025
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Lumberjack the Monster (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Lumberjack the Monster (2023) includes Kazuya Kamenashi, Nanao, Riho Yoshioka, Kiyohiko Shibukawa and Shota Sometani. The film was directed by Takashi Miike. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Lumberjack the Monster was released on December 1, 2023 and runs for 1h 59m.
Lumberjack the Monster (2023) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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