Paprika
2006, Japanese. Directed by Satoshi Kon.
This is your brain on anime.
Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a research psychologist who uses a device called the DC Mini to enter her patients' dreams, wherein she adopts the alter-ego "Paprika". When the device is stolen, she must stop rogue elements from merging the dream and waking worlds.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.8/10 from 3,046 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Paprika
Paprika isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
Rent
Amazon VideoAvailability in India as of 31 October 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Satoshi KonDirector
- Megumi HayashibaraPaprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)
- Tohru EmoriSeijiro Inui (voice)
- Katsunosuke HoriTorataro Shima (voice)
- Toru FuruyaKosaku Tokita (voice)
- Akio OtsukaToshimi Konakawa (voice)
- Koichi YamaderaMorio Osanai (voice)
- Hideyuki TanakaGuy (voice)
- Satoshi KonJinnai (voice)
- Yasutaka TsutsuiKuga (voice)
- Satomi KorogiJapanese Doll (voice)
- Rikako AikawaNobue Kakimoto (voice)
- Shinya Fukumatsu(voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2006
- Original title
- パプリカ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Satoshi Kon, Seishi Minakami
- Budget
- $2.6M
- Box office
- $947K
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Paprika is based on
Paprika is based on Paprika, a 1993 novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui, published by Chuokoron-Shinsha.
Novel · 1993
Paprika
By Yasutaka Tsutsui
Published by Chuokoron-Shinsha
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Paprika
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
1999 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997 · 8.3/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ghost in the Shell
1995 · 7.9/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Garden of Sinners: Future Gospel
2013 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Altered Carbon: Resleeved
2020 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Neo Tokyo
1989 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Relative Worlds
2019 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021 · 8.2/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War
2021 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Paprika: quick answers
Is Paprika worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 3,046 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paprika?
Paprika runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Paprika have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paprika. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paprika parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Paprika is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Paprika on?
Paprika isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Paprika?
If you liked Paprika, try Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell.
Who directed Paprika?
Paprika (2006) was directed by Satoshi Kon and stars Megumi Hayashibara, Tohru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori.
What is Paprika based on?
Paprika is based on Paprika, a 1993 novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui, published by Chuokoron-Shinsha.