Inugami (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2001, Inugami is a thriller, horror and romance film directed by Masato Harada, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Akira, a teacher from Tokyo, has just arrived in a small rural town to begin his new job. Soon after arriving, he meets, and begins to fall for, Miki, a papermaker and part of a large and unusual family. When he learns of an ancient legend that the family carries the curse of the Inugami, or Dog God, he brushes it off as silly superstition. After a series of mysterious deaths, however, the townspeople begin to grow restless, and Akira must confront the truth about Miki and her family.
Who’s in it. Inugami stars Yuki Amami as Miki Bonomiya, Atsuro Watabe as Akira Nutahara, Eugene Harada as Seiji Doi and Shiho Fujimura as Tomie Bonomiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Inugami has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV and Shudder 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 Inugami page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inugami tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Inugami (2001)?
- In US, Inugami is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and YouTube TV, 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 Inugami worth watching?
- Inugami holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Inugami?
- Inugami stars Yuki Amami, Atsuro Watabe, Eugene Harada, Shiho Fujimura and Kazuhiro Yamaji.
- When was Inugami released?
- Inugami was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.