The Insect Woman
にっぽん昆虫記
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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Where can I watch The Insect Woman in the United States?
The Insect Woman is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Insect Woman for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Insect Woman needs a subscription to Criterion Channel.
What are the ratings for The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman stars Sachiko Hidari, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Shoichi Ozawa, Hiroyuki Nagato, and Kayoko Honoo. Shōhei Imamura is the director.
How long is The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman runs 2h 3m (123 minutes).
When did The Insect Woman come out?
The Insect Woman was released on November 16, 1963.
Which studio made The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation in Japan.
What language is The Insect Woman in?
The Insect Woman is in Japanese, and its original title is にっぽん昆虫記.
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.