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Paprika

7.820061h 30mMMovieAnimationScience FictionThriller

Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a research psychologist who uses a device called the DC Mini to enter her patients' dreams, wherein she adopts the alter-ego "Paprika". When the device is stolen, she must stop rogue elements from merging the dream and waking worlds.

DirectorSatoshi Kon
WritersSatoshi Kon·Seishi Minakami
ProducersJungo Maruta·Masao Takiyama

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Satoshi Kon

MHMegumi Hayashibara
Megumi Hayashibara
Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)
TETohru Emori
Tohru Emori
Seijiro Inui (voice)
KHKatsunosuke Hori
Katsunosuke Hori
Torataro Shima (voice)
TFToru Furuya
Toru Furuya
Kosaku Tokita (voice)
AOAkio Otsuka
Akio Otsuka
Toshimi Konakawa (voice)
KYKoichi Yamadera
Koichi Yamadera
Morio Osanai (voice)
HTHideyuki Tanaka
Hideyuki Tanaka
Guy (voice)
SKSatoshi Kon
Satoshi Kon
Jinnai (voice)
YTYasutaka Tsutsui
Yasutaka Tsutsui
Kuga (voice)
SKSatomi Korogi
Satomi Korogi
Japanese Doll (voice)
RARikako Aikawa
Rikako Aikawa
Nobue Kakimoto (voice)
SFShinya Fukumatsu
Shinya Fukumatsu
(voice)

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Paprika — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paprika?

Paprika isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Paprika on Netflix?

No, Paprika is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store.

Is Paprika on Amazon Prime Video?

Paprika isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Paprika for free?

Paprika isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store.