Pulse movie poster

Pulse

回路

2001 · 1h 59m · Released

R Horror, Thriller, Mystery

In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.7 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Pulse

Streaming now in the United States on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and ARROW.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Trailers and promos

Pulse / Kairo (2001) Original Trailer [4K]
The scariest scene in PULSE
Mark Kermode reviews Pulse (2001) | BFI Player

Top cast and crew

Kiyoshi Kurosawa Director
Kumiko Aso Michi Kudo
Haruhiko Kato Ryosuke Kawashima
Koyuki Harue Karasawa
Kurume Arisaka Junko Sasano
Masatoshi Matsuo Toshio Yabe
Shinji Takeda Yoshizaki
Kenji Mizuhashi Taguchi
Shun Sugata Boss
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Frequently asked questions about Pulse

Where can I watch Pulse in the United States?

Pulse is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and ARROW in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Pulse for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Pulse needs a subscription to Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and ARROW, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

What are the ratings for Pulse?

Pulse scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Pulse?

Pulse stars Kumiko Aso, Haruhiko Kato, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka, and Masatoshi Matsuo. Kiyoshi Kurosawa is the director.

How long is Pulse?

Pulse runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).

When did Pulse come out?

Pulse was released on February 3, 2001.

Which studio made Pulse?

Pulse was produced by Daiei Film, Nippon Television Network Corporation, and Hakuhodo in Japan.

What was the budget for Pulse?

Pulse was made on a budget of $25,000,000.

How much did Pulse make at the box office?

Pulse grossed $318,451 worldwide, against a budget of $25,000,000.

What language is Pulse in?

Pulse is in Japanese, and its original title is 回路.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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