Movie

Odd Obsession

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★ 6.2(34)19591h 47m

Odd Obsession is streaming on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Kon Ichikawa
Release date: 1959-06-23
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film

Odd Obsession — trailer

About Odd Obsession

Odd Obsession is a 1959 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kon Ichikawa, starring Machiko Kyō, Ganjirō Nakamura II and Junko Kano. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Odd Obsession in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused. His solution involves the introduction of his daughter's lover to his wife.

Cast

Machiko Kyō

Ikuko Kenmochi

Ganjirō Nakamura II

Kenji Kenmochi

Junko Kano

Toshiko Kenmochi

Tatsuya Nakadai

Kimura

Tanie Kitabayashi

Hana

Ichirō Sugai

Masseur

Mantarō Ushio

Dr. Kodama

Kyū Sazanka

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Mayumi Kurata

Koike

Hikaru Hoshi

Police Detective

Saburo Date

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Shizuo Chūjō

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Themes & keywords

based on novel or booksexual obsessiondiarysexual arousaltrainolder man younger woman relationshipjapanese familysexual inadequacysexual dysfunctionyoung wife

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Odd Obsession in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Odd Obsession on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD and Google Play Movies.

Is Odd Obsession on Netflix?+

Odd Obsession is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel.

How long is Odd Obsession?+

Odd Obsession has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Odd Obsession?+

Odd Obsession stars Machiko Kyō, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Junko Kano, Tatsuya Nakadai and Tanie Kitabayashi.

When did Odd Obsession come out?+

Odd Obsession is a 1959 movie directed by Kon Ichikawa.

What genre is Odd Obsession?+

Odd Obsession is Drama film.

Who directed Odd Obsession?+

Odd Obsession was directed by Kon Ichikawa.