The Face of Another (1966)
Kernel Score: 87% · 278 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1966-07-15
Runtime: 122 minutes
Where to watch The Face of Another
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Free with ads: Mometu
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A businessman with a disfigured face obtains a lifelike mask from his new doctor, but the mask starts altering his personality and causing him to question his identity.
The Face of Another parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Face of Another is a 1966 Japanese drama about a disfigured man whose identity unravels after receiving an experimental mask.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Involves a disfiguring injury and unsettling experimental surgery themes rather than depicted violence.
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
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Mr. Okuyama
- Mikijiro Hira as Dr. Hori
- Machiko Kyō as Mrs. Okuyama
- Kyôko Kishida as Nurse
- Eiji Okada as The Boss
- Miki Irie as Scarred Girl
- Kakuya Saeki as Elder Brother of Scarred Girl
- Minoru Chiaki as Apartment Superintendent
- Etsuko Ichihara as Yoko
- Hisashi Igawa as Man with Mole
The Face of Another FAQ
Is The Face of Another good?
The Face of Another has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 278 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Face of Another?
In the US you can stream The Face of Another on The Criterion Channel and watch it free with ads on Mometu.
Is The Face of Another OK for kids?
The Face of Another is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Face of Another is a 1966 Japanese drama about a disfigured man whose identity unravels after receiving an experimental mask.
What movies are like The Face of Another?
If you liked The Face of Another, try Shin Kamen Rider, Spider-Man 2, Eighth Grade and The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion.