Ow (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2014, Ow is a comedy film directed by Yohei Suzuki, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Jobless young Tetsuo and his girlfriend Yuriko are inexplicably immobilized after laying eyes on an orb-like object that appears out of nowhere, setting into motion an enigmatic chain of events and an obsessive investigation by journalist Deguchi in this deadpan mystery that just might be a comment on the social malaise and inertia of 21st-century Japan.
Who’s in it. Ow stars Kaoru Iida, Masatoshi Kihara, Shu Ikeda and Sari Kaneko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ow 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 Ow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ow (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ow worth watching?
- Ow holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ow?
- Ow stars Kaoru Iida, Masatoshi Kihara, Shu Ikeda, Sari Kaneko and Hitomi Karube.
- When was Ow released?
- Ow was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.