Shikoku (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Shikoku is a horror film directed by Shunichi Nagasaki, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Years after moving to Tokyo with her parents, Hinako returns to her hometown in rural Shikoku. She soon learns that her childhood friend, Sayuri, died several years ago and that Sayuri's mother, who used to perform seances and exorcisms, has gone almost insane with grief. After seeing Sayuri's ghost several times during the night, Hinako consults with some local experts on the paranormal and discovers that Sayuri's mother has something planned for her daughter...
Who’s in it. Shikoku stars Yui Natsukawa as Hinako Myoujin, Michitaka Tsutsui as Fumiya Akizawa, Chiaki Kuriyama as Sayori Hiura and Toshie Negishi as Teruko Hiura (Sayori's mother), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shikoku has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shikoku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shikoku tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shikoku (1999)?
- In US, Shikoku is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shikoku worth watching?
- Shikoku holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shikoku?
- Shikoku stars Yui Natsukawa, Michitaka Tsutsui, Chiaki Kuriyama, Toshie Negishi and Ren Osugi.
- When was Shikoku released?
- Shikoku was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.