The Insect Woman
Directed by Shōhei Imamura
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.
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Top cast
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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Insect Woman online?
As of August 7, 2026, The Insect Woman is available to stream on Criterion Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Insect Woman on Netflix?
No — The Insect Woman is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Criterion Channel instead.
Can I rent or buy The Insect Woman online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for The Insect Woman in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream The Insect Woman?
As of August 7, 2026, The Insect Woman is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 7, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
