Tomie (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, Tomie is a horror film directed by Ataru Oikawa, running about 95 minutes. “Tomie will not die” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following some trauma in her past that has since been repressed, a young woman is trying to recover her memories with the help of a psychiatrist. During her hypnosis sessions, she repeats the name "Tomie" but is unable to recall where she knows it from. Meanwhile, a police detective is investigating a string of brutal murders, where he also runs across the name "Tomie." How are the two connected?
Who’s in it. Tomie stars Miho Kanno as Tomie Kawakami, Mami Nakamura as Tsukiko Izumisawa, Tomorowo Taguchi as Detective Harada and Kôta Kusano as Yuuichi Saiga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Tomie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Tomie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tomie tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tomie (1999)?
- In US, Tomie is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 Tomie worth watching?
- Tomie holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tomie?
- Tomie stars Miho Kanno, Mami Nakamura, Tomorowo Taguchi, Kôta Kusano and Kenji Mizuhashi.
- When was Tomie released?
- Tomie was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.