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Kwaidan (1965): movie guide
Kwaidan (1965) is a Horror, Fantasy, Drama running about 183 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7/10 from 490 votes. Notable cast includes Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1965-01-06
- Runtime: 183 min
- TMDB: 7.7/10
- Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1965-01-06
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What is Kwaidan about?
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.
Cast highlights
Kwaidan features Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1965-01-06. Runtime: 183 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (490 votes). Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Kwaidan?
- Kwaidan is listed as Horror, Fantasy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Kwaidan?
- Kwaidan runs about 183 minutes.
- Who stars in Kwaidan?
- Cast highlights include Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara.
- Does Cinema Box stream Kwaidan?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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