Zoo (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2005, Zoo is a horror and animation film directed by Masaki Adachi, running about 119 minutes. “In order to survive, you have 5 choices.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five different directors adapt the works of Japanese author Otsuichi in this collection of unconventional live-action and animated shorts. A woman is murdered under odd circumstances in the title film, "Zoo"; twin sisters are treated differently in "Kazari and Yoko"; two siblings find themselves trapped in "Seven Rooms"; a survivor learns about life and death in "When the Sun Shines"; and parents lose the ability to see each other in "So Far."
Who’s in it. Zoo stars Patrick Harlan as Gaijin, Yui Ichikawa as Rimiko, Ryunosuke Kamiki and Ryoko Kobayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Zoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zoo tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zoo (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zoo worth watching?
- Zoo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zoo?
- Zoo stars Patrick Harlan, Yui Ichikawa, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Ryoko Kobayashi and Miyuki Matsuda.