Homunculus
2021, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Shimizu.
A homeless man meets a medical school student who pays him to volunteer for a surgical procedure known as trepanation, drilling a hole in his skull, which ends up giving him the ability to communicate with the dark side of people’s subconscious minds.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Homunculus
Homunculus is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 April 2021
- Original title
- ホムンクルス
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Eisuke Naito, Takashi Shimizu, Naruki Matsuhisa
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What Homunculus is based on
Homunculus is adapted from a manga.
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Homunculus: quick answers
Is Homunculus worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Homunculus?
Homunculus runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Homunculus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Homunculus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Homunculus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Homunculus is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Homunculus on?
Homunculus is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Homunculus?
If you liked Homunculus, try Black Butler, Nocebo, Raging Grace.
Who directed Homunculus?
Homunculus (2021) was directed by Takashi Shimizu and stars Go Ayano, Ryo Narita, Yukino Kishii.
What is Homunculus based on?
Homunculus is adapted from a manga.