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Lullaby to Kill

6.619772h 24mMovieMysteryHorror

Kôsuke Kindaichi, a somewhat peculiar private detective, visits a remote town. He meets a police detective and they start to investigate an old unsolved murder. Then some murders happen. Kindaichi must find out about the past in order to reveal who the murderer is.

DirectorKon Ichikawa
WriterKon Ichikawa
ProducersKon Ichikawa·Osamu Tanaka

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Lullaby to Kill isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Kon Ichikawa

KIKoji Ishizaka
Koji Ishizaka
Kosuke Kindaichi
TWTomisaburō Wakayama
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Insp. Isokawa
KKKeiko Kishi
Keiko Kishi
Rika Aochi (proprietress of the Kamenoyu)
ANAkiko Nishina
Akiko Nishina
Chie Bessho (Harue's daughter)
YTYoko Takahashi
Yoko Takahashi
Yasuko Yura (Atsuko's daughter, Toshiro's younger sister)
MKMitsuko Kusabue
Mitsuko Kusabue
Atsuko Yura - Yasuko's Mother
HYHisano Yamaoka
Hisano Yamaoka
Ito Izutsu
MHMichiko Hayashi
Michiko Hayashi
Omiki (maid at the Kamenoyu)
MWMisako Watanabe
Misako Watanabe
Harue Bessho - Chi'e's Mother
TKTakeshi Katō
Takeshi Katō
Inspector Tachibana
HŌHideji Ōtaki
Hideji Ōtaki
Dr. Gondô
NNNobuo Nakamura
Nobuo Nakamura
Hôan Tatara

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Lullaby to Kill — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lullaby to Kill?

Lullaby to Kill isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Lullaby to Kill on Netflix?

No, Lullaby to Kill is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Lullaby to Kill on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lullaby to Kill isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Lullaby to Kill for free?

Lullaby to Kill isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Lullaby to Kill?

Yes — Lullaby to Kill is followed by Island of Hell (1977) in the Kosuke Kindaichi Collection.

Is there a prequel to Lullaby to Kill?

Yes — The Inugami Family (1976) comes before Lullaby to Kill in the Kosuke Kindaichi Collection.

Is Lullaby to Kill part of a trilogy?

No — Lullaby to Kill is part of the Kosuke Kindaichi Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Kosuke Kindaichi Collection?

There are 6 films in the Kosuke Kindaichi Collection: The Inugami Family (1976), Lullaby to Kill (1977), Island of Hell (1977), Queen Bee (1978), The House of Hanging (1979) and Murder of the Inugami Clan (2006).