Hostel (2006)
Neither audiences nor critics are sold.
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Hostel is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT, Sony Pictures Core.
What the audience says
Hostel is an average English film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It's sitting at 6.0/10 on TMDB across 4,112 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 94 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT, Sony Pictures Core.
Should you spend 94 minutes on it?
94 minutes of English horror. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Don't watch this if…
- you're watching with family — it's certified R18+
- you want horror you can watch half-distracted — this one is certified R18+ and means it
- Why
- At 6.0/10 from 4,112 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 34m — short |
| Watch with family? | R18+ · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Eli Roth
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 20 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All U-NEXT titles in Japan
Trailer
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