Cure (1997)
Kernel Score: 84% · 742 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Released: 1997-12-27
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Cure
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A detective starts spiraling out of control when a wave of gruesome murders with seemingly similar bizarre circumstances is sweeping Tokyo.
Cure parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this Japanese psychological thriller centers on a serial killer and hypnotism-induced murders.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Gruesome serial murders and psychological horror are central to the plot.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a prostitute character and mature thematic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Koji Yakusho as Kenichi Takabe
- Masato Hagiwara as Kunio Mamiya
- Tsuyoshi Ujiki as Makoto Sakuma
- Anna Nakagawa as Fumie Takabe
- Yukijiro Hotaru as Ichiro Kuwano
- Yoriko Doguchi as Dr. Akiko Miyajima
- Denden as OIda
- Ren Osugi as Fujiwara
- Masahiro Toda as Tôru Hanaoka
- Misayo Haruki as Tomoko Hanaoka
Cure FAQ
Is Cure good?
Cure has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 742 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Cure?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Cure OK for kids?
Cure is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this Japanese psychological thriller centers on a serial killer and hypnotism-induced murders.
What movies are like Cure?
If you liked Cure, try Psycho, Blue Velvet, Dressed to Kill and The Naked City.