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Cure (1997)

Japanese · Horror / Mystery · 111 min
★ 7.6 Solid 916 ratings
Released 27 Dec 1997
Page updated 20 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences and critics agree.

Audience★ 7.6 from 916 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsFrom published reviews
Positive

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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

Runtime1h 51m
GenreHorror / Mystery
LanguageJapanese
Best screenStream at home

Director

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast

Koji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho
Kenichi Takabe
Masato Hagiwara
Masato Hagiwara
Kunio Mamiya
Tsuyoshi Ujiki
Tsuyoshi Ujiki
Makoto Sakuma
Anna Nakagawa
Anna Nakagawa
Fumie Takabe
Yukijiro Hotaru
Yukijiro Hotaru
Ichiro Kuwano
Yoriko Doguchi
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
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreFOD

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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