Ballads (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, Ballads is a drama and horror film directed by Naoyuki Tomomatsu, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a young man who tragically lost his lover in a horriffic motorcycle accident. Now working at a video store and selling uncensored gay hardcore pornography under the counter, he one day discovers the worlds most bizarre snuff video... which happens to "star" a man who looks exactly like his dead lover. Pushed over the edge by this event, the protagonist goes on a violent rampage, attempting to murder everybody involved in the video's creation.
Who’s in it. Ballads stars Ziko Uchiyama, Hideki Oka, Miyuki Hira and Naoyuki Tomomatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ballads has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballads tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballads (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ballads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ballads worth watching?
- Ballads holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ballads?
- Ballads stars Ziko Uchiyama, Hideki Oka, Miyuki Hira, Naoyuki Tomomatsu and Tomoaki Hamada.
- When was Ballads released?
- Ballads was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.