Paprika (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Paprika is a 2007 sci-fi mystery film directed by Satoshi Kon, starring Megumi Hayashibara, Katsunosuke Hori and Toru Emori. It is based on Paprika by Yasutaka Tsutsui and Andrew Driver. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $964,937 worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Satoshi Kon
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paprika About?
The premise of Paprika without spoilers, adapted from Paprika by Yasutaka Tsutsui and Andrew Driver. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant scientist, Dr. Atsuko Chiba, leads a double life as the dream detective, Paprika. When a device allowing access to the subconscious is stolen, dreams and reality begin to collapse. Paprika must enter the dream world to uncover the thief’s identity and stop them from causing irreversible psychological damage to countless individuals. The investigation leads her through a surreal and dangerous landscape where the boundaries of perception blur.
Paprika Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dream
- butterfly collection
- dream sequence within a dream sequence
- butterfly
- giant robot
- virtual reality
- anime
- anime animation
- electronic
- for grown ups animation
- police
- adult animation
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- nightmare
- swinging on a vine
- flashback
- dream sequence
- paranoia
- title spoken by character
- surgical theater
- pageboy hair cut
- papurika character
- motorized wheelchair
- dementia anime
- cult film
- statue of liberty new york city
- mature animation
- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- young
- dog
- sphinx
- centaur
- snake
- bird
- fish
- horse
- elephant
- lion
- literature on screen
- seashell bra
- woman tied up
- tied to a table
- reference to tarzan
- tied up
- traditional animation
- psychological thriller
- psychology
- food in title
- seashell bikini
Paprika Cast
Megumi Hayashibara leads the cast, with Katsunosuke Hori and Toru Emori. Directed by Satoshi Kon.
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Director Satoshi Kon
More from Satoshi Kon
More films directed by Satoshi Kon, best-rated first: Tokyo Godfathers, Perfect Blue and Millennium Actress.
Paprika Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Paprika 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 78% User score
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Paprika Plot Summary
What happens in Paprika from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the near future, a newly created device called the DC Mini lets people peek into other people’s dreams, opening a doorway between inner worlds and the waking world. Dr. Atsuko Chiba begins using the machine illegally to help psychiatric patients outside the research facility, slipping into a dream-identity as a fearless detective known as Paprika. Her closest allies are Dr. Toratarō Shima, the department’s head, and Dr. Kōsaku Tokita, the inventor behind the DC Mini, who stand by her as the stakes grow higher and the line between dream and reality blurs.
Full summary
The whole story of Paprika, scene by scene
Paprika Box Office
Paprika grossed $964,937 worldwide. $882,267 came from the US and Canada and $65,578 (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$964.9K
- US & Canada
- $882.3K
- International
- $65.6K
Paprika Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer 15th Anniversary Trailer
How Well Do You Know Paprika?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the device that allows users to view and enter other people's dreams?
Cars in Paprika
10 cars on screen, including the 1995 Aston Martin DB7 and the Piaggio Vespa PX.
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1995 Aston Martin DB7 Important role -
Piaggio Vespa PX Important role -
1993 Isuzu Elf Minor role -
1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 Minor role
Paprika Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Papurika” and “红辣椒”.
- Also known as
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- Papurika
- 红辣椒
- 盜夢偵探
- 盗梦侦探
- 盜夢探偵
- Papryka
- パプリカ (2006)
- Паприка
- Paprika - Sognando un sogno
- Paprika, detective de los sueños
- פפריקה
- 파프리카
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- Paprika: El reino de los sueños
- Kẻ Trộm Giấc Mơ
- ลบแผนจารกรรมคนล่าฝัน
Seen Paprika?
Movies Like Paprika
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Napping Princess, Paranoia Agent and Perfect Blue.
Paprika FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Paprika, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paprika?
Paprika runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Paprika released?
Paprika was released on May 25, 2007.
Who directed Paprika?
Paprika was directed by Satoshi Kon.
More films by Satoshi Kon Who is in the cast of Paprika?
Paprika stars Megumi Hayashibara, Katsunosuke Hori and Toru Emori.
How much did Paprika make at the box office?
Paprika grossed $964,937 worldwide ($882,267 domestic, $65,578 international).
How is Paprika rated?
Paprika has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Is Paprika based on a book?
Yes. Paprika is adapted from Paprika by Yasutaka Tsutsui and Andrew Driver.
Does Paprika have a post-credit scene?
No. Paprika has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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