Genocide (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1968, Genocide is a horror and science fiction film directed by Kazui Nihonmatsu, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of military personnel transporting a hydrogen bomb are left to figure out how and why swarms of killer bugs took down their plane; the answer is more deliriously nihilistic, and convoluted, than you could imagine. Also known as War of the Insects, GENOCIDE enacts a cracked doomsday scenario like no other.
Who’s in it. Genocide stars Keisuke Sonoi as Yoshito Nagumo, Yūsuke Kawazu as Joji Akiyama, Emi Shindo as Yukari Akiyama and Reiko Hitomi as Junko Komura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Genocide has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genocide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genocide tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genocide (1968)?
- In US, Genocide is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Genocide worth watching?
- Genocide holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Genocide?
- Genocide stars Keisuke Sonoi, Yūsuke Kawazu, Emi Shindo, Reiko Hitomi and Eriko Sono.
- When was Genocide released?
- Genocide was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.