Demon Pond (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, Demon Pond is a fantasy and romance film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Outside of a small village in Japan, a mysterious pond is inhabited by mythic creatures. Their story is of revenge, tragedy, and the power of real love. A classical tale which translates wonderfully to film.
Who’s in it. Demon Pond stars Tamasaburo Bando as Yuri / Princess Shirayuki, Gō Katō as Akira Hagiwara, Tsutomu Yamazaki as Gaukuen Yamazaki and Hisashi Igawa as The Carp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Demon Pond has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demon Pond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demon Pond tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demon Pond (1979)?
- In US, Demon Pond is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Demon Pond worth watching?
- Demon Pond holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demon Pond?
- Demon Pond stars Tamasaburo Bando, Gō Katō, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Hisashi Igawa and Fujio Tokita.
- When was Demon Pond released?
- Demon Pond was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.