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Caterpillar (2011): Ratings & Box Office

Caterpillar (2011) movie poster

Caterpillar is a 2011 drama directed by Kôji Wakamatsu. It is partly based on Japanese Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edogawa Ranpo and James B. Harris. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $251,922 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$251.9K
Metascore
75
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Caterpillar (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Kôji Wakamatsu
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Caterpillar About?

The premise of Caterpillar without spoilers, adapted from Japanese Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edogawa Ranpo and James B. Harris.

In a war-torn rural village, a woman cares for her husband, a former soldier severely wounded and struggling with the trauma of his past. The film portrays the profound impact of conflict on individuals and communities, examining the psychological toll of war and the lingering effects of violence. It is a poignant exploration of resilience and the enduring strength of the human spirit amidst devastation.

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Crew

The Director of Caterpillar

Directed by Kôji Wakamatsu.

From the director

More from Kôji Wakamatsu

More films directed by Kôji Wakamatsu, best-rated first: United Red Army, The Millennial Rapture, 11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate and Petrel Hotel Blue.

Full filmography
Ratings

Caterpillar Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Caterpillar 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic.

Box office

Caterpillar Box Office

Caterpillar grossed $251,922 worldwide. $4,157 came from the US and Canada and $247,765 (98%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$251.9K

US & Canada
$4.2K
International
$247.8K
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Details

Caterpillar Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Kyatapirâ” and “Le Soldat Dieu”.

Also known as
  • Kyatapirâ
  • Le Soldat Dieu
  • Гъсеница
  • 慾虫
  • 芋虫
  • 캐터필러
  • 慾蟲

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FAQ

Caterpillar FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Caterpillar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Caterpillar?

Caterpillar runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Caterpillar released?

Caterpillar was released on May 6, 2011.

Who directed Caterpillar?

Caterpillar was directed by Kôji Wakamatsu.

More films by Kôji Wakamatsu

How much did Caterpillar make at the box office?

Caterpillar grossed $251,922 worldwide ($4,157 domestic, $247,765 international).

How is Caterpillar rated?

Caterpillar has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic, 67% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.

Is Caterpillar based on a book?

Yes. Caterpillar is partly adapted from Japanese Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edogawa Ranpo, James B. Harris and Patricia Welch.

Does Caterpillar have a post-credit scene?

No. Caterpillar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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