Cure (1997)
Japanese · Horror / Mystery · 111 min
★ 7.6 Solid 916 ratings
Released 27 Dec 1997
Page updated 20 Oct 2026
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Audiences and critics agree.
Audience★ 7.6 from 916 ratings on TMDB
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Cure is streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel.
What the audience says
Cure sits near the top of Japanese films on audience ratings. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 916 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 111 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel.
Should you spend 1h 51m on it?
1h 51m of Japanese horror with a mystery streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 916 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
A frustrated detective deals with the case of several gruesome murders committed by people who have no recollection of what they've done.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 51m |
| Genre | Horror / Mystery |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast

Koji Yakusho
Kenichi Takabe

Masato Hagiwara
Kunio Mamiya

Tsuyoshi Ujiki
Makoto Sakuma

Anna Nakagawa
Fumie Takabe

Yukijiro Hotaru
Ichiro Kuwano

Yoriko Doguchi
Dr. Akiko Miyajima
Where to watch in Japan
HuluU-NEXTKADOKAWA channel
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Cure worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences and critics agree. It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. 1h 51m of Japanese horror with a mystery streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch Cure?
You can stream Cure in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel.
When is Cure coming to streaming?
Cure is already streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel.
What language is Cure in?
Cure is a Japanese film (Horror / Mystery).
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