The Face of Another
Seen it?1966 | 122 min | Drama, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A businessman with a disfigured face obtains a lifelike mask from his new doctor, but the mask starts altering his personality and causing him to question his identity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara
- Tatsuya NakadaiMr. Okuyama
- Mikijiro HiraDr. Hori
- Machiko KyōMrs. Okuyama
- Kyôko KishidaNurse
- Eiji OkadaThe Boss
- Miki IrieScarred Girl
- Kakuya SaekiElder Brother of Scarred Girl
- Minoru ChiakiApartment Superintendent
- Etsuko IchiharaYoko
- Hisashi IgawaMan with Mole