Charisma (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Charisma is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, encountering a peculiar tree called Charisma.
Who’s in it. Charisma stars Koji Yakusho as Goro Yabuike, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Naoto Kiriyama, Ren Osugi as Satoshi Nakasone and Yoriko Doguchi as Chizuru Jinbo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Charisma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charisma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charisma tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charisma (1999)?
- In GB, Charisma is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Charisma worth watching?
- Charisma holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charisma?
- Charisma stars Koji Yakusho, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Ren Osugi, Yoriko Doguchi and Jun Fubuki.
- When was Charisma released?
- Charisma was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.