Mind Game (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Mind Game is a 2005 animated comedy directed by Masaaki Yuasa and Kôji Morimoto, starring Rintarou Nishi, Takashi Fujii and Tomomitsu Yamaguchi. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $36,613 worldwide. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic. Stream it on HBO Max and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Directors
- Masaaki Yuasa and Kôji Morimoto
- Original language
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English - Studio
- GKIDS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mind Game About?
The premise of Mind Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A newlywed couple's whirlwind romance takes a shocking turn when the wife discovers her husband in a compromising situation. Their world unravels as they embark on a thrilling and bizarre journey to uncover the truth. They navigate a series of mystical realms and absurd circumstances, facing unexpected challenges and confronting unsettling realities along the way.
Mind Game Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- surrealism
- heaven
- flashback
- experimental film
- female nudity
- voyeur
- nudity
- toilet
- mature animation
- traditional animation
- for grown ups animation
- anime animation
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- rotoscoping
- sex
- love
- violence
- yakuza
- alternate reality
- existentialism
- drunkenness
- bathing
- whale
- voice over
- tsunami
- suspension bridge
- sushi
- superhero
- subway
- stunt driving
- soccer player
- shot to death
- shipwreck
- sexual abuse
- older person
- rowing
- radio
- fishing
- fantasy sequence
- escape
- dance
- comic artist
- childhood memory
- chainsaw
- car chase
- based on comic
- big natural boobs
Where to Watch Mind Game
Stream it on HBO Max and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Mind Game Cast
Rintarou Nishi leads the cast, with Takashi Fujii and Tomomitsu Yamaguchi. Directed by Masaaki Yuasa and Kôji Morimoto; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Masaaki Yuasa - Co-director Kôji Morimoto
Also Starring in Mind Game
· 5 moreMind Game Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mind Game 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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Mind Game Plot Summary
What happens in Mind Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nishi Rintarou Nishi is a 20-year-old NEET from Osaka who dreams of drawing his own comic book someday. One evening, a chance subway encounter with his childhood crush, Myon, pulls him into a world he never expected. She brings him to her family’s yakitori restaurant, where he meets her father, her elder sister Yan, and her fiancé Ryo. The calm of this reunion is shattered when Atsu, a loud and dangerous yakuza, and a senior member referred to as Aniki, burst in searching for Myon’s father, who supposedly betrayed Atsu by seducing and stealing his girlfriend.
Full summary
The whole story of Mind Game, scene by scene
Mind Game Box Office
Mind Game grossed $36,613 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$36.6K
- US & Canada
- $36.6K
Mind Game Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mind Game.
How Well Do You Know Mind Game?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Nishi's primary dream at the beginning of the film?
Mind Game Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Игра разума” and “マインド・ゲーム”.
- Also known as
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- Игра разума
- マインド・ゲーム
- 心灵游戏
- MindGame
- 心理游戏
- 마인드 게임
- 心靈遊戲
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Mind Game FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mind Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mind Game?
Mind Game runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Mind Game released?
Mind Game was released on September 2, 2005.
Who directed Mind Game?
Mind Game was directed by Masaaki Yuasa and Kôji Morimoto.
More films by Masaaki Yuasa Who is in the cast of Mind Game?
Mind Game stars Rintarou Nishi, Takashi Fujii and Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch Mind Game?
In the US, Mind Game is streaming on HBO Max and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Mind Game make at the box office?
Mind Game grossed $36,613 worldwide.
How is Mind Game rated?
Mind Game has 66 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does Mind Game have a post-credit scene?
No. Mind Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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