Audition
"She always gets a part."
Originally released in 2000. Audition is a horror/drama film. directed by Takashi Miike.
Starring Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, and Jun Kunimura
Synopsis
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,701 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Box Office
$359.9K
1.4x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ryo Ishibashi
as Shigeharu Aoyama
Eihi Shiina
as Asami Yamazaki
Jun Kunimura
as Yasuhisa Yoshikawa
Tetsu Sawaki
as Shigehiko Aoyama
Renji Ishibashi
as Mr Shimada
Miyuki Matsuda
as Ryoko Aoyama
Toshie Negishi
as Rie
Yuriko Hirooka
as Michiyo Yanagida
Shigeru Saiki
as Toastmaster
Ken Mitsuishi
as Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $250,000
- Revenue
- $359,853
Production Companies
- Basara Pictures
- Creators Company Connection
- Omega Project
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Audition about?
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Int...
Who directed Audition?
Audition was directed by Takashi Miike.
How long is Audition?
Audition has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Audition released?
Audition was released on March 3, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Audition?
The main cast of Audition includes Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Jun Kunimura, Tetsu Sawaki, Renji Ishibashi.
Is Audition worth watching?
Audition has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,701 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.