Copycat Killer
2002, Japanese. Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita.
The story of a criminal who abducts and kills women, and those who try to catch him. Nakai is cast as a cold-blooded, intelligent and evil guy who uses the media to announce and show his murders live to the public.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Copycat Killer
Copycat Killer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 2002.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Yoshimitsu MoritaDirector
- Masahiro NakaiKoichi Amikawa
- Junnosuke TaguchiShinichi Tsukada
- Tsutomu YamazakiYoshio Arima
- Misaki ItōMariko Arima
- Kanji TsudaHiromi Kurihashi
- Saori YukiSumiko Kurihashi
- Takashi FujiiKazuaki Takai
- Yoko FujitaYumiko Takai
- Eiko KoikeAkemi Kishida
- Yasufumi TerawakiShouji Maehata
- Yoshino KimuraShigeko Maehata
- Shigemitsu OgiShigeru Furukawa
Details
- Released
- 8 June 2002
- Original title
- 模倣犯
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshimitsu Morita
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Copycat Killer is based on
Copycat Killer is based on Mobōhan, a 2001 novel by Miyuki Miyabe, published by Shogakukan.
Novel · 2001
Mobōhan
By Miyuki Miyabe
Published by Shogakukan
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Copycat Killer
The Number 23
2007 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Dead Man's Folly
1986 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Blood Work
2002 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Righteous Kill
2008 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Suburbicon
2017 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fallen
1998 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Ritual Killer
2023 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Shield of Straw
2013 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mindcage
2022 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Copycat Killer: quick answers
Is Copycat Killer worth watching?
Copycat Killer doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Copycat Killer?
Copycat Killer runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Copycat Killer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Copycat Killer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Copycat Killer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Copycat Killer yet.
Which OTT platform is Copycat Killer on?
Copycat Killer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 2002. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Copycat Killer?
If you liked Copycat Killer, try The Number 23, Dead Man's Folly, A Walk Among the Tombstones.
Who directed Copycat Killer?
Copycat Killer (2002) was directed by Yoshimitsu Morita and stars Masahiro Nakai, Junnosuke Taguchi, Tsutomu Yamazaki.
What is Copycat Killer based on?
Copycat Killer is based on Mobōhan, a 2001 novel by Miyuki Miyabe, published by Shogakukan.