Lesson in Murder (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2022, Lesson in Murder is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Masaya is a university student, but he attends a school that's not his ideal school. His days are generally gloomy. One day, he receives a letter from serial killer Haimura. He was convicted for nine murders and received the death penalty. Back when Haimura was committing his murders, he ran a bakery store. At that time, Masaya was a middle-school student and a customer at his bakery store. According to the letter, Haimura confesses to having committed eight murders, but he insists that he did not commit the last murder. Masaya begins to investigate the last murder case involving Haimura.
Who’s in it. Lesson in Murder stars Kenshi Okada as Masaya Kakei, Sadawo Abe as Yamato Haimura, Takanori Iwata as Kazuki Kanayama and Shimako Iwai as Woman in Red Jacket, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Lesson in Murder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lesson in Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lesson in Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lesson in Murder (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lesson in Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lesson in Murder worth watching?
- Lesson in Murder holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lesson in Murder?
- Lesson in Murder stars Kenshi Okada, Sadawo Abe, Takanori Iwata, Shimako Iwai and Miho Nakayama.
- When was Lesson in Murder released?
- Lesson in Murder was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.