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Homunculus

6.020211h 59mMA15+MovieDramaThrillerFantasy

A homeless man meets a medical school student who pays him to volunteer for a surgical procedure known as trepanation, drilling a hole in his skull, which ends up giving him the ability to communicate with the dark side of people’s subconscious minds.

DirectorTakashi Shimizu
WritersEisuke Naito·Takashi Shimizu
ProducersYoshiki Terashima·Chikako Nakabayashi

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Takashi Shimizu

GAGo Ayano
Go Ayano
Susumu Nakoshi
RNRyo Narita
Ryo Narita
Manabu Itou
YKYukino Kishii
Yukino Kishii
Mysterious woman
AIAnna Ishii
Anna Ishii
Female High School Student 1775
SUSeiyo Uchino
Seiyo Uchino
Kumicho
YN
Yumiko Nakamura

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Homunculus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Homunculus?

Homunculus is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia.

Is Homunculus on Netflix?

Yes — Homunculus is available on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Homunculus on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Homunculus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Homunculus for free?

Homunculus is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.