Paprika(2006)
“This is your brain on anime.”
Overview
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
Director
Satoshi Kon
Studio
Madhouse
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$947K
Cast
Megumi Hayashibara
as Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)
Tohru Emori
as Seijiro Inui (voice)
Katsunosuke Hori
as Torataro Shima (voice)
Toru Furuya
as Kosaku Tokita (voice)
Akio Otsuka
as Toshimi Konakawa (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
as Morio Osanai (voice)
Hideyuki Tanaka
as Guy (voice)
Satoshi Kon
as Jinnai (voice)
Yasutaka Tsutsui
as Kuga (voice)
Satomi Korogi
as Japanese Doll (voice)
Rikako Aikawa
as Nobue Kakimoto (voice)
Shinya Fukumatsu
as (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$947K
Production Companies
Madhouse • Sony Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paprika?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Paprika (2006).
What is Paprika about?▼
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
Who directed Paprika?▼
Paprika was directed by Satoshi Kon and released in 2006. It is a animation, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is Paprika?▼
Paprika has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Paprika?▼
The cast of Paprika includes Megumi Hayashibara as Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice), Tohru Emori as Seijiro Inui (voice), Katsunosuke Hori as Torataro Shima (voice), Toru Furuya as Kosaku Tokita (voice), Akio Otsuka as Toshimi Konakawa (voice) and more.
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