Owls' Castle (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1999, Owls' Castle is an action and drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. As the great military commander Nobunaga Oda was consolidating his power across Japan, one of his actions was to wipe out a clan of assassins, killing every man, woman and child he found in the village. Years later, one of the survivors has hired a young but skilled assassin to avenge the deaths of his friends and family. His mission: to sneak into the most heavily guarded castle in Japan, and kill the supreme ruler of the country.
Who’s in it. Owls' Castle stars Kiichi Nakai as Tsuzura Juzo, Mayu Tsuruta as Kohagi, Riona Hazuki as Kisaru and Toshiya Nagasawa as Marishiten Dogen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Owls' Castle 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 Owls' Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Owls' Castle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Owls' Castle (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Owls' Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Owls' Castle worth watching?
- Owls' Castle holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Owls' Castle?
- Owls' Castle stars Kiichi Nakai, Mayu Tsuruta, Riona Hazuki, Toshiya Nagasawa and Jinpachi Nezu.
- When was Owls' Castle released?
- Owls' Castle was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.