Cure (1997) movie poster

Cure (1997)

キュア
"Madness. Terror. Murder."
ThumbScore
👍 91%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 82% (RT: 94%, MC: 70) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeThrillerHorrorMystery

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Director
Runtime
1h 52m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (745 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
Metacritic
70
Cast
Koji Yakusho as Kenichi Takabe
Masato Hagiwara as Kunio Mamiya
Tsuyoshi Ujiki as Makoto Sakuma
Anna Nakagawa as Fumie Takabe
Yukijiro Hotaru as Ichiro Kuwano
Yoriko Doguchi as Dr. Akiko Miyajima
Denden as OIda
Ren Osugi as Fujiwara
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it based on 745 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 82%.
Overview
A detective starts spiraling out of control when a wave of gruesome murders with seemingly similar bizarre circumstances is sweeping Tokyo. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Cure was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of Cure, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Cure is a 1997 crime, thriller, horror film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. A detective starts spiraling out of control when a wave of gruesome murders with seemingly similar bizarre circumstances is sweeping Tokyo. The film has been rated by 745 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, Cure delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Cure (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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