Belladonna of Sadness (1973)
Kernel Score: 81% · 353 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1973-06-30
Runtime: 87 minutes
Where to watch Belladonna of Sadness
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.
Belladonna of Sadness parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Belladonna of Sadness is a graphic adult animated film centered on rape and revenge, with explicit sexual and disturbing content, strictly for adults.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Includes rape, revenge, and disturbing surreal violence throughout.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — Explicit adult animation with rape and sexual imagery described as hentai-adjacent content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Eiichi Yamamoto
Cast
- Aiko Nagayama as Jeanne / Belladonna (voice)
- Takao Itō as Jean (voice)
- Tatsuya Nakadai as The Devil (voice)
- Masaya Takahashi as The Lord (voice)
- Shigako Shimegi as The Lord's Mistress (voice)
- Masakane Yonekura as The Priest (voice)
- Natsuka Yashiro as The Witch (voice)
Belladonna of Sadness FAQ
Is Belladonna of Sadness good?
Belladonna of Sadness has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 353 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Belladonna of Sadness?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Belladonna of Sadness OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Belladonna of Sadness is a graphic adult animated film centered on rape and revenge, with explicit sexual and disturbing content, strictly for adults.
What movies are like Belladonna of Sadness?
If you liked Belladonna of Sadness, try The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind, Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms and The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light.