Thumb Princess (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, Thumb Princess is a drama and horror film directed by Fuminori Kaneko, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Saeko Machida is a high school girl with a crush on a boy in her class named Yuichi Kimijima. Becoming obsessed with him, she tries to gain his attention and win his affections, but there's no such luck. One day, she meets a strange man at a flea-market who gives her a red liquid, telling her that if she splashes it on Yuichi, her wish will become true. She acquiring the liquid, certain that the liquid will cause Yuuichi to love her. Saeko finally gets the courage to confess her love to Yuichi, but he rejects her. Disappointed, she splashes the liquid on Yuichi, but that liquid actually causes him to shrink about three inches in height.
Who’s in it. Thumb Princess stars Chiaki Kuriyama as Saeko Machida, Erina Asai, Hisoka Yamamoto and Shin Yazawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thumb Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thumb Princess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thumb Princess (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thumb Princess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Thumb Princess?
- Thumb Princess stars Chiaki Kuriyama, Erina Asai, Hisoka Yamamoto, Shin Yazawa and Yoshiaki Umegaki.
- When was Thumb Princess released?
- Thumb Princess was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.