Official movie poster for Pulse (2001), a horror thriller film

Pulse(2001)

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Do you want to meet a ghost?

6.7(711)1h 59m2001-02-03
HorrorThrillerMystery

Pulse Synopsis

In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

Pulse (2001) is a horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, released on February 3, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Kumiko Aso, Haruhiko Kato, Koyuki and Kurume Arisaka. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 711 ratings.

Director:
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Writers:
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Producers:
Hiroshi Yamamoto, Shun Shimizu, Seiji Okuda
Cinematographer:
Junichiro Hayashi
Composer:
Takefumi Haketa
Production:
Daiei Film, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Hakuhodo, IMAGICA
Budget:
$25,000,000
Revenue:
$318,451
Status:
Released

Pulse (2001) Trailer

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Pulse Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pulse.

Pulse / Kairo (2001) Original Trailer [4K]

Trailer

The scariest scene in PULSE

Featurette

Mark Kermode reviews Pulse (2001) | BFI Player

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Pulse Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 711 ratings.

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7/10

Pulse, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, turns the internet into a gateway for restless spirits, crafting a slow-burning horror about isolation and existential emptiness. Through two loosely connected storylines, the film builds quiet dread as characters confront disappearances and a spreading sense of emotional void, though uneven transitions and occasional narrative gaps weaken its flow. More than a ghost story, it…

Reviewed on February 28, 2026

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Pulse – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Pulse online?

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Pulse (2001) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Pulse?

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The main cast of Pulse (2001) includes Kumiko Aso, Haruhiko Kato, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka and Masatoshi Matsuo. The film was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Pulse released?

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Pulse was released on February 3, 2001 and runs for 1h 59m.

Is Pulse worth watching?

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Pulse (2001) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 711 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Pulse?

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Yes. The official Pulse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.