Movie

Himizu

“All hopes ruined by his parents.”

★ 7.0(176)20122h 10m

Himizu is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Himizu

🇩🇪 Germany

Good to know

Director: Sion Sono
Release date: 2012-01-14
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $1,234,841
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Studio Three

Himizu — trailer

About Himizu

Himizu is a 2012 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Sion Sono, starring Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido and Tetsu Watanabe. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 176 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Himizu in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Shota Sometani

Yuichi Sumida

Fumi Nikaido

Keiko Chazawa

Tetsu Watanabe

Shozo Yoruno

Ken Mitsuishi

Sumida's Father

Denden

Kaneko

Tarō Suwa

Maa-kun

Hidetoshi Kawaya

Kenkichi

Mitsuru Fukikoshi

Keita Tamura

Megumi Kagurazaka

Keiko Tamura

Yosuke Kubozuka

Teruhiko

Asuka Kurosawa

Keiko's Mother

Makiko Watanabe

Sumida's Mother

Themes & keywords

japanearthquaketsunamibased on mangahomeless teenager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Himizu in Germany?+

In Germany, Himizu is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Himizu on Netflix?+

Himizu is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Himizu?+

Himizu has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in Himizu?+

Himizu stars Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido, Tetsu Watanabe, Ken Mitsuishi and Denden.

When did Himizu come out?+

Himizu is a 2012 movie directed by Sion Sono.

What genre is Himizu?+

Himizu is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Himizu?+

Himizu was directed by Sion Sono.