The Pillow Book
1995, English. Directed by Peter Greenaway.
Nagiko has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 192 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Pillow Book
The Pillow Book is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 September 1995
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, Luxembourg
- Written by
- Sei Shonagon, Peter Greenaway
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What The Pillow Book is based on
The Pillow Book is based on The Pillow Book, a memoir or autobiography by Sei Shōnagon.
Memoir or autobiography
The Pillow Book
By Sei Shōnagon
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The Pillow Book: quick answers
Is The Pillow Book worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 192 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pillow Book?
The Pillow Book runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Pillow Book have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pillow Book. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pillow Book parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pillow Book is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pillow Book on?
The Pillow Book is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pillow Book?
If you liked The Pillow Book, try Unfaithful, Notes on a Scandal, Fifty Shades Freed.
Who directed The Pillow Book?
The Pillow Book (1995) was directed by Peter Greenaway and stars Vivian Wu, Yoshi Oida, Ken Ogata.
What is The Pillow Book based on?
The Pillow Book is based on The Pillow Book, a memoir or autobiography by Sei Shōnagon.