Cloud (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Cloud is a 2025 action thriller directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, starring Masaki Suda as Ryôsuke Yoshii, Masataka Kubota and Yutaka Matsushige. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Original language
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Japanese
- Studio
- Cloud Production Committee
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cloud About?
The premise of Cloud without spoilers.
This suspenseful thriller follows Yoshii, a young factory worker in Tokyo who supplements his income through black market reselling, manipulating both buyers and sellers. As he accumulates wealth, Yoshii becomes increasingly detached from others, isolating himself from his girlfriend and employing an assistant. A series of unsettling events lead him to believe his former victims may be seeking retribution. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the film explores themes of digital greed and vengeance, building carefully to a tense and unsettling conclusion.
Cloud Cast & Characters
Masaki Suda leads the cast as Ryôsuke Yoshii, with Masataka Kubota as Muraoka and Yutaka Matsushige. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa
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Masaki Suda as Ryôsuke Yoshii -
Masataka Kubota as Muraoka -
Yutaka Matsushige -
Mutsuo Yoshioka as Yabe
Also Starring in Cloud
· 10 more- Kotone Furukawa Akiko
- Daiken Okudaira Sano
- Yoshiyuki Morishita Murota
- Tetsuya Chiba Hunter
- Yoshiyoshi Arakawa Takimoto
- Amane Okayama Miyake
- Toshihiro Yashiba Police Officer Hôjô
- Maho Yamada Chizuru Tonoyama
- Masaaki Akahori Sôichi Tonoyama
- Yûgo Mikawa Inoue
More from Kiyoshi Kurosawa
More films directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, best-rated first: Tokyo Sonata, The Samurai and the Prisoner, To the Ends of the Earth and Creepy.
Cloud Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cloud 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 76/100, strongest in art & craft (82) and weakest in character & emotion (60).
Cloud Echo Score Breakdown
Cloud presents a compelling blend of atmospheric craftsmanship and thematic boldness tempered by uneven momentum. Reviews highlight Kurosawa’s precise direction and unsettling tone, while noting that late-stage action sequences can feel protracted and less coherent. The film’s originality in exploring digital malaise is widely recognized despite occasional narrative missteps. Overall, Cloud delivers a memorable sensory experience marked by strong individual elements but inconsistent flow.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 82
In terms of cinematography and direction, Cloud is notably precise and controlled, establishing a cold and mystifying visual tone. Critics point to lean framing and disciplined pacing that underscore the film’s dark satirical edge. Even when action becomes erratic, the production design and editing maintain cohesion. Overall, the craft contributes a distinct stylistic identity.
- Character & Emotion 60
When it comes to character depth, Cloud offers limited insight into its protagonists, resulting in a subdued emotional connection. Observers note that few performances stand out amidst the film’s stylized presentation, and interpersonal chemistry receives little emphasis. While the narrative intentions hint at broader malaise, the characters themselves remain somewhat peripheral overall.
- Story & Flow 65
In terms of plot coherence and pacing, Cloud presents a bifurcated structure that divides critics. The opening hour’s restrained tempo is praised for building tension, but the final half-hour’s extended action sequences are viewed as protracted and uneven. Some observers acknowledge the film’s offbeat originality and thematic resonance, yet the shift in momentum can undermine engagement. Overall, this inconsistency tempers the narrative’s impact.
- Sensory Experience 78
When it comes to sensory experience, Cloud excels in crafting a chilling atmosphere through sound and visual design. Critics highlight the film’s unsettling score, stark soundscapes, and disciplined color palette that reinforce its satirical edge. While some action scenes are described as loud and chaotic, the overall auditory and visual cohesion is frequently cited as a primary strength. The result is a consistently immersive style.
- Rewatch Factor 70
Regarding rewatch factor, Cloud offers memorable sequences and thematic depth that may invite return viewings. The film’s striking final image and satirical undercurrents are noted for lingering impact. However, uneven pacing and episodic structure could reduce the incentive for repeated engagement. On balance, the movie’s distinctive tone provides moderate lasting appeal despite structural concerns.
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.2
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
69723 ratings
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Cloud Box Office
Cloud grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $355,477 came from the US and Canada and $743,759 (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $355.5K
- International
- $743.8K
Cloud Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Kuraudo” and “Nube”.
- Also known as
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- Kuraudo
- Nube
- 클라우드
- 云
- 仇雲殺機
- Chmura
- Cloud - Nuvem de Vingança
- Облако
- Lừa Đảo Online
Seen Cloud?
Articles About Cloud
Our article about Cloud: “Cloud (2025) Review and Opinions: Critical Reception and Audience Reactions to Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Thriller”.
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Cloud FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Cloud, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cloud?
Cloud runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Cloud released?
Cloud was released on July 18, 2025.
Who directed Cloud?
Cloud was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
More films by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Who is in the cast of Cloud?
Cloud stars Masaki Suda as Ryôsuke Yoshii, Masataka Kubota as Muraoka and Yutaka Matsushige, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Cloud make at the box office?
Cloud grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($355,477 domestic, $743,759 international).
How is Cloud rated?
Cloud has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Cloud have a post-credit scene?
No. Cloud has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cloud in?
The original language of Cloud is Japanese.
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