The Insect Woman
1963, Japanese. Directed by Shōhei Imamura.
She lives by instinct with no sense of right or wrong.
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Insect Woman
The Insect Woman is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1963
- Original title
- にっぽん昆虫記
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shōhei Imamura, Keiji Hasebe
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The Insect Woman: quick answers
Is The Insect Woman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Insect Woman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Insect Woman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Insect Woman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Insect Woman is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Insect Woman on?
The Insect Woman is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Insect Woman?
If you liked The Insect Woman, try Shoplifters, Profound Desires of the Gods, MOTHER.
Who directed The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman (1963) was directed by Shōhei Imamura and stars Sachiko Hidari, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Shoichi Ozawa.