Strange Circus (2005)
Kernel Score: 80% · 207 ratings
Genres: Mystery, Horror, Drama
Released: 2005-12-24
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch Strange Circus
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The erotic novelist Taeko is writing a morbid story of a family destroyed by incest, murder and abuse. Her assistant, Yuji, sets on a mission to uncover the reality of this story, but the reality might be too much to bear.
Strange Circus parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that this horror-drama involves child abuse, incest, and gore within a disturbing family story.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Explicit gore combined with themes of child abuse and family destruction.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Incest is a central plot element.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Rie Kuwana as Young Mitsuko
- Masumi Miyazaki as Mitsuko / Sayuri / Taeko
- Seiko Iwaido as Teenage Mitsuko
- Issei Ishida as Yuji
- Fujiko as Gozo's Mistress
- Madamu Rejînu as Black Shadow
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Taeko's Editor-in-Chief
- Hiroshi Ohguchi as Gozo
- Yuya Ishikawa
- Mame Yamada
Strange Circus FAQ
Is Strange Circus good?
Strange Circus has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 207 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Strange Circus?
In the US you can rent it from Apple TV.
Is Strange Circus OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that this horror-drama involves child abuse, incest, and gore within a disturbing family story.
What movies are like Strange Circus?
If you liked Strange Circus, try The Sixth Sense, Confessions, Short Term 12 and The Chorus.