Day-Dream (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 5.7

Day-Dream poster

Released in 1964, Day-Dream is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Tetsuji Takechi, running about 92 minutes. “What some men like to do... to women.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. While under sedation in a dentist's office, a young art student has sex fantasies about naked women, vampires and a beautiful patient he saw in the office.

Who’s in it. Day-Dream stars Kanako Michi as Cheiko, Akira Ishihama as Kurahashi, Chojuro Hanakawa as The Dentist and Yasuko Matsui as The Nurse, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Day-Dream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Day-Dream page.

If you liked it. Fans of Day-Dream tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Day-Dream (1964)?
In US, Day-Dream is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Day-Dream worth watching?
Day-Dream holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Day-Dream?
Day-Dream stars Kanako Michi, Akira Ishihama, Chojuro Hanakawa, Yasuko Matsui and Michinori Yoshida.
When was Day-Dream released?
Day-Dream was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.