Movie

Matango

“Can you survive the madness and terror of Matango?”

★ 6.7(104)19631h 29m

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Drama Mystery Fantasy

Matango is streaming on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Matango

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Good to know

Director: Ishirō Honda
Release date: 1963-08-11
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

Matango — trailer

About Matango

Matango is a 1963 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Ishirō Honda, starring Akira Kubo, Kumi Mizuno and Hiroshi Koizumi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 104 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Matango in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hulk while repairing Kessei's yacht. Eventually they struggle over the food rations which were left behind by the former crew. Soon they discover something unfriendly there...

Cast

Akira Kubo

Kenji Murai - Professor

Kumi Mizuno

Mami Sekiguchi - Singer

Hiroshi Koizumi

Naoyuki Sakuta - Skipper

Kenji Sahara

Senzô Koyama - Sailor

Hiroshi Tachikawa

Etsurô Yoshida - Writer

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Masafumi Kasai - Owner

Miki Yashiro

Akiko Sôma - Student

Hideyo Amamoto

Transitional Matango

Takuzō Kumagai

Doctor (as Jiro Kumagai)

Akio Kusama

Police Personnel

Yutaka Oka

Doctor

Keisuke Yamada

Doctor

Themes & keywords

islandmonstermushroomgreedpsychiatric warddisfigurementshipwreckedlost islandmushroomsfungus people

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Matango in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Matango on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling.

Is Matango on Netflix?+

Matango is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.

How long is Matango?+

Matango has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Matango?+

Matango stars Akira Kubo, Kumi Mizuno, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kenji Sahara and Hiroshi Tachikawa.

When did Matango come out?+

Matango is a 1963 movie directed by Ishirō Honda.

What genre is Matango?+

Matango is Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama, Mystery and Fantasy film.

Who directed Matango?+

Matango was directed by Ishirō Honda.