Lumberjack the Monster
怪物の木こり
Synopsis
A self-proclaimed psychopath, coldblooded lawyer Ninomiya becomes obsessed with stopping an ax-wielding serial killer who's made him their next target.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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60 Second Trailer [English Subtitles]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-19
Top Cast
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Kazuya Kamenashi
Akira Ninomiya
Nanao
Arashiko Toshiro
Riho Yoshioka
Emi Kagemi
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Noboru Inui
Shota Sometani
Kuro Sugitani
Shido Nakamura
Takeshi Kenmochi
Reon Yuzuki
Minosuke
Keisuke Horibe
Hirose
Masayuki Deai
Chigusa Yasuzawa
Tomohiko Imai
Ariei Umefune
Katsuya Kobayashi
Ryushin Tei
Kentaro Furuyama
Asuka Hamaru
Hinami Mori
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 24, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroyoshi Koiwai
- Original Score
- Koji Endo
- Original Title
- 怪物の木こり
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- OLM, Warner Bros. Japan, avex pictures, J Storm, KDDI, WOWOW, Open Culture Entertainment, Universal Music Japan, GYAO, Nippon Broadcasting System, Lawson, Movie Walker, UUUM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Miike
Hiroyoshi Koiwai, Mayusuke Kurai
Koji Endo
Nobuyasu Kita
Naoichiro Sagara
Hiroyoshi Koiwai, Shigeji Maeda, Misako Saka
Department Leadership Roster
Naoichiro Sagara
Editor
Shigeji Maeda
Producer
Misako Saka
Producer
Akira Sakamoto
Production Design
Takashi Miike
Director
Koji Endo
Original Music Composer
Hiroyoshi Koiwai
Screenplay
Nobuyasu Kita
Director of Photography
Keiji Tsujii
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lumberjack the Monster
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What is Lumberjack the Monster about?
A self-proclaimed psychopath, coldblooded lawyer Ninomiya becomes obsessed with stopping an ax-wielding serial killer who's made him their next target.
Who directed Lumberjack the Monster?
Lumberjack the Monster was directed by Takashi Miike.
Who stars in Lumberjack the Monster?
The principal cast of Lumberjack the Monster includes Kazuya Kamenashi, Nanao, Riho Yoshioka, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Shota Sometani.
When was Lumberjack the Monster released and how long is it?
Lumberjack the Monster was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Lumberjack the Monster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lumberjack the Monster was composed by Koji Endo.
Is Lumberjack the Monster based on a book or true story?
Lumberjack the Monster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mayusuke Kurai".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lumberjack the Monster?
Lumberjack the Monster holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).