Movie

Woman in the Dunes

“Haunting. Erotic. Unforgettable.”

★ 8.2(524)19642h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Hiroshi Teshigahara
Release date: 1964-02-15
Runtime: 2h 27m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Teshigahara Productions

Woman in the Dunes — trailer

About Woman in the Dunes

Woman in the Dunes is a 1964 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, starring Eiji Okada, Kyôko Kishida and Hiroko Itō. It has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 524 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Woman in the Dunes in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A vacationing entomologist suffers extreme physical and psychological trauma after being taken captive by the residents of a poor seaside village and made to live with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.

Cast

Eiji Okada

Entomologist Niki Jumpei

Kyôko Kishida

The Woman

Hiroko Itō

Entomologist's Wife

Kōji Mitsui

Village Elder

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookinsectsandart housewater shortagepsychological thrillerblack and whiteheld captiveskintrappedmissing personsexual torturesand duneerotic photographywater pump

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Woman in the Dunes in Japan?+

Woman in the Dunes is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Woman in the Dunes on Netflix?+

Woman in the Dunes is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Woman in the Dunes?+

Woman in the Dunes has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

Who stars in Woman in the Dunes?+

Woman in the Dunes stars Eiji Okada, Kyôko Kishida, Hiroko Itō and Kōji Mitsui.

When did Woman in the Dunes come out?+

Woman in the Dunes is a 1964 movie directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.

What genre is Woman in the Dunes?+

Woman in the Dunes is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Woman in the Dunes?+

Woman in the Dunes was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.