Woman in the Dunes
1964, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
Haunting. Erotic. Unforgettable.
A vacationing entomologist suffers extreme physical and psychological trauma after being taken captive by the residents of a poor seaside village and made to live with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Woman in the Dunes
Woman in the Dunes is streaming on Criterion Channel and Darkroom in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1964
- Original title
- 砂の女
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōbō Abe
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What Woman in the Dunes is based on
Woman in the Dunes is based on The Woman in the Dunes, a 1962 novel by Kōbō Abe, published by Shinchosha.
Novel · 1962
The Woman in the Dunes
By Kōbō Abe
Published by Shinchosha
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Woman in the Dunes: quick answers
Is Woman in the Dunes worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 558 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Woman in the Dunes?
Woman in the Dunes runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Does Woman in the Dunes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Woman in the Dunes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Woman in the Dunes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Woman in the Dunes is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Woman in the Dunes on?
Woman in the Dunes is streaming on Criterion Channel and Darkroom in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Woman in the Dunes?
If you liked Woman in the Dunes, try The Face of Another, Funeral Parade of Roses, Eyes Without a Face.
Who directed Woman in the Dunes?
Woman in the Dunes (1964) was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara and stars Eiji Okada, Kyôko Kishida, Kōji Mitsui.
What is Woman in the Dunes based on?
Woman in the Dunes is based on The Woman in the Dunes, a 1962 novel by Kōbō Abe, published by Shinchosha.