The Insect Woman
Director: Shōhei Imamura
"She lives by instinct with no sense of right or wrong."
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
Where to Watch
Criterion ChannelCast
Sachiko Hidari
Tome Matsuki
Jitsuko Yoshimura
Nobuko
Shoichi Ozawa
Ken
Hiroyuki Nagato
Matsunami
Kayoko Honoo
Miyako
Masumi Harukawa
Midori
Emiko Aizawa
Rui
Emiko Higashi
Kane
Daizaburo Hirata
Kamibayashi
Seizaburō Kawazu
Karasawa
Teruko Kishi
Rin
Tanie Kitabayashi
Madam
In brief
The Insect Woman (1963) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 77 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 3min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Insect Woman online?
The Insect Woman is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman runs 123 minutes (2h 3min).
What rating does The Insect Woman have?
The Insect Woman has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 77 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Insect Woman from?
The Insect Woman was released in 1963.
