Audition
オーディション
“She always gets a part.”
Synopsis
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-11
Top Cast
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Ryo Ishibashi
Shigeharu Aoyama
Eihi Shiina
Asami Yamazaki
Jun Kunimura
Yasuhisa Yoshikawa
Tetsu Sawaki
Shigehiko Aoyama
Renji Ishibashi
Mr Shimada
Miyuki Matsuda
Ryoko Aoyama
Toshie Negishi
Rie
Yuriko Hirooka
Michiyo Yanagida
Shigeru Saiki
Toastmaster
Ken Mitsuishi
Director
Ren Osugi
Shibata
Kanji Tsuda
Bartender
Fumiyo Kohinata
TV Station Presenter
Misato Nakamura
Misuzu Takagi
Yuuto Arima
Young Shigehiko
Ayaka Izumi
Young Asami
Kimiko Tachibana
FM Announcer
Tatsuo Endō
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 8, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$360K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$110K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Screenplay & Story
- Daisuke Tengan
- Original Score
- Koji Endo
- Original Title
- オーディション
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $360K
- Production Studios
- Basara Pictures, Creators Company Connection, Omega Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Miike
Daisuke Tengan, Ryū Murakami
Koji Endo
Hideo Yamamoto
Yasushi Shimamura
Toyoyuki Yokohama, Satoshi Fukushima, Akemi Suyama
Department Leadership Roster
Tatsuo Ozeki
Production Design
Satoshi Fukushima
Producer
Yasushi Shimamura
Editor
Daisuke Tengan
Screenplay
Akemi Suyama
Producer
Takashi Miike
Director
Koji Endo
Original Music Composer
Hideo Yamamoto
Director of Photography
Tomoe Kumagai
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Audition
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Audition about?
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Who directed Audition?
Audition was directed by Takashi Miike.
Who stars in Audition?
The principal cast of Audition includes Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Jun Kunimura, Tetsu Sawaki, Renji Ishibashi.
When was Audition released and how long is it?
Audition was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Audition?
Audition had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $360K at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Audition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Audition was composed by Koji Endo.
Is Audition based on a book or true story?
Audition is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ryū Murakami".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Audition?
Audition holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).