Dolls (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2002, Dolls is a drama and romance film directed by Takeshi Kitano, running about 114 minutes. “Three stories of never-ending love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dolls takes puppeteering as its overriding motif, which relates thematically to the action provided by the live characters. Chief among those tales is the story of Matsumoto and Sawako, a young couple whose relationship is about to be broken apart by the former's parents, who have insisted their son take part in an arranged marriage to his boss' daughter.
Who’s in it. Dolls stars Miho Kanno as Sawako, Hidetoshi Nishijima as Matsumoto, Tatsuya Mihashi as Hiro and Chieko Matsubara as Ryoko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Dolls 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 Dolls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dolls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dolls (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dolls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dolls worth watching?
- Dolls holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dolls?
- Dolls stars Miho Kanno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Tatsuya Mihashi, Chieko Matsubara and Kyoko Fukada.
- When was Dolls released?
- Dolls was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.