Himizu(2012)
ヒミズ
All hopes ruined by his parents.
Himizu Synopsis
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.
Himizu (2012) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Sion Sono, released on January 14, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido, Tetsu Watanabe and Ken Mitsuishi. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
- Director:
- Sion Sono
- Writers:
- Sion Sono, Minoru Furuya
- Cinematographer:
- Sohei Tanikawa
- Production:
- Studio Three, Kodansha, GAGA Corporation
- Revenue:
- $1,234,841
- Status:
- Released
Himizu (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Himizu before you stream it.
Himizu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shota Sometani
as Yuichi Sumida
Fumi Nikaido
as Keiko Chazawa
Tetsu Watanabe
as Shozo Yoruno
Ken Mitsuishi
as Sumida's Father
Denden
as Kaneko
Tarō Suwa
as Maa-kun
Hidetoshi Kawaya
as Kenkichi
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
as Keita Tamura
Megumi Kagurazaka
as Keiko Tamura
Yosuke Kubozuka
as Teruhiko
Asuka Kurosawa
as Keiko's Mother
Makiko Watanabe
as Sumida's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Sion Sono, written by Sion Sono and Minoru Furuya.
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Himizu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 182 ratings.
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Himizu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Himizu online?
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Himizu (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Himizu?
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The main cast of Himizu (2012) includes Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido, Tetsu Watanabe, Ken Mitsuishi and Denden. The film was directed by Sion Sono. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Himizu released?
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Himizu was released on January 14, 2012 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Himizu worth watching?
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Himizu (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Himizu?
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Yes. The official Himizu trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.