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Onibaba

“The most daring film import ever...From Japan!”

7.719641h 45mHorror
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Onibaba at a glance

Onibaba is a 1964 horror film, running 1h 45m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

15 age rating1h 45mHorror

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1964-11-21
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Horror
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Original language
Japanese
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 · 511 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai.

Cast

14 names
Nobuko OtowaWoman
Jitsuko YoshimuraYoung Woman
Kei SatōHachi
Jūkichi UnoThe Samurai
Taiji TonoyamaUshi
Someshō MatsumotoRunaway Warrior
Kentarô KajiRunaway Warrior
Fudeko TanakaOld Woman
Hiroyoshi YamaguchiHorse Riding Samurai
Hiroshi TanakaHorse Riding Samurai
Kanzō UniHorse Riding Samurai
Hosui ArayaUshi's Follower
Michinori YoshidaSamurai with Blood
Hiroyoshi YamaguchiHorse Riding Samurai A

Questions about Onibaba

Quick answers
Where can I watch Onibaba in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Onibaba is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Onibaba suitable for children?

Onibaba is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Onibaba on PelisPlus UK?

Onibaba has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is Onibaba about?

While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother…

How long is Onibaba?

Onibaba runs for 1h 45m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Onibaba trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play ONIBABA Original Theatrical Trailer (Masters of Cinema) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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