Onibaba (1964)
鬼婆
Overview
While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai.
Where to watch Onibaba
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Brazil | Looke, Filmicca | — | — |
| Sweden | — | Blockbuster, TriArt Play | Blockbuster |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Onibaba in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Onibaba about?
While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai. Onibaba is a Horror movie, released on 1964-11-21, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Onibaba worth watching?
TMDB users rate Onibaba 7.7 out of 10 from 512 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Onibaba?
In the United States, Onibaba streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Kaneto Shindō
Cast
- Nobuko Otowa as Woman
- Jitsuko Yoshimura as Young Woman
- Kei Satō as Hachi
- Jūkichi Uno as The Samurai
- Taiji Tonoyama as Ushi
- Someshō Matsumoto as Runaway Warrior
- Kentarô Kaji as Runaway Warrior
- Fudeko Tanaka as Old Woman
- Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi as Horse Riding Samurai
- Hiroshi Tanaka as Horse Riding Samurai
- Kanzō Uni as Horse Riding Samurai
- Hosui Araya as Ushi's Follower
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Sources
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