The Face of Another
1966, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
It’s always lonely being free.
A businessman with a disfigured face obtains a lifelike mask from his new doctor, but the mask starts altering his personality and causing him to question his identity.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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The Face of Another is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hiroshi TeshigaharaDirector
- Tatsuya NakadaiMr. Okuyama
- Mikijiro HiraDr. Hori
- Machiko KyōMrs. Okuyama
- Kyôko KishidaNurse
- Eiji OkadaThe Boss
- Miki IrieScarred Girl
- Kakuya SaekiElder Brother of Scarred Girl
- Minoru ChiakiApartment Superintendent
- Etsuko IchiharaYoko
- Hisashi IgawaMan with Mole
- Hideo KanzeMale Patient
- Kunie TanakaMentally Ill Man #1
Details
- Released
- 15 July 1966
- Original title
- 他人の顔
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōbō Abe
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What The Face of Another is based on
The Face of Another is adapted from a novel.
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The Face of Another: quick answers
Is The Face of Another worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 305 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Face of Another?
The Face of Another runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Face of Another have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Face of Another. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Face of Another parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Face of Another is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Face of Another on?
The Face of Another is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Face of Another?
If you liked The Face of Another, try The Whispering Star, Funeral Parade of Roses, The Devil's Eye.
Who directed The Face of Another?
The Face of Another (1966) was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara and stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Mikijiro Hira, Machiko Kyō.
What is The Face of Another based on?
The Face of Another is adapted from a novel.