Persona (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2008, Persona is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Tatsurô Kashihara, running about 84 minutes. “All I want is to be one of you people again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Physician Koichiro Kiby loses interest in work and begins drinking in a local park after the death of his wife. One day he encounters a girl who knows intimate details about his life. Now, he must unlock her mystery in this fantasy drama.
Who’s in it. Persona stars Mami Yamasaki as Hiyori Misono, Masato Hagiwara as Dr. Koichiro Kiba, Sawa Suzuki as Sayoko and Shirō Sano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Persona has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persona page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persona 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 Persona (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Persona change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Persona worth watching?
- Persona holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Persona?
- Persona stars Mami Yamasaki, Masato Hagiwara, Sawa Suzuki, Shirō Sano and Koji Moritsugu.
- When was Persona released?
- Persona was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.