The Muse (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, The Muse is a drama film directed by Yutaka Ikejima, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Takashima is a young struggling actor who wants to be a film director. The film follows his chance encounters and career highlights (and lowlights!) as he strives to reach the top, and details his attempt to create the perfect film.
Who’s in it. The Muse stars Kôji Makimura as Yûkei Takashima, Naoyuki Chiba as Yûkei Takashima (as a youth), Riri Kōda as Yahan and Erina Aoyama as Shinonome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Muse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Muse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Muse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Muse (2008)?
- In AU, The Muse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Muse worth watching?
- The Muse holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Muse?
- The Muse stars Kôji Makimura, Naoyuki Chiba, Riri Kōda, Erina Aoyama and Yuria Hidaka.
- When was The Muse released?
- The Muse was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.