Himizu
2012, Japanese. Directed by Sion Sono.
All hopes ruined by his parents.
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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7.1/10 from 185 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Himizu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 January 2012.
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Cast & crew
- Sion SonoDirector
- Shota SometaniYuichi Sumida
- Fumi NikaidoKeiko Chazawa
- Tetsu WatanabeShozo Yoruno
- Ken MitsuishiSumida's Father
- DendenKaneko
- Tarō SuwaMaa-kun
- Hidetoshi KawayaKenkichi
- Mitsuru FukikoshiKeita Tamura
- Megumi KagurazakaKeiko Tamura
- Yosuke KubozukaTeruhiko
- Asuka KurosawaKeiko's Mother
- Makiko WatanabeSumida's Mother
Details
- Released
- 14 January 2012
- Original title
- ヒミズ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Minoru Furuya, Sion Sono
- Box office
- $1.2M
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What Himizu is based on
Himizu is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Himizu: quick answers
Is Himizu worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 185 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Himizu?
Himizu runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Himizu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Himizu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Himizu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Himizu yet.
Which OTT platform is Himizu on?
Himizu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 January 2012. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Himizu?
If you liked Himizu, try Shoplifters, 180, The Yakuza.
Who directed Himizu?
Himizu (2012) was directed by Sion Sono and stars Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido, Tetsu Watanabe.
What is Himizu based on?
Himizu is adapted from a manga.