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The Pillow Book

6.419952h 6mNC-17MovieDramaRomance

Nagito has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.

DirectorPeter Greenaway
WritersSei Shonagon·Peter Greenaway
ProducersKees Kasander·Terry Glinwood

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Cast · Directed by Peter Greenaway

Vivian Wu
Vivian Wu
Nagiko
Yoshi Oida
Yoshi Oida
The Publisher
Ken Ogata
Ken Ogata
The Father
Hideko Yoshida
Hideko Yoshida
The Aunt / The Maid
Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Jerome
Yutaka Honda
Yutaka Honda
Hoki
Judy Ongg
Judy Ongg
The Mother
Ken Mitsuishi
Ken Mitsuishi
The Husband
Barbara Lott
Barbara Lott
Jerome's Mother
Lynne Langdon
Lynne Langdon
Jerome's sister
Ronald Guttman
Ronald Guttman
Calligrapher
Samuel Leung Cheuk-Moon
Samuel Leung Cheuk-Moon

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The Pillow Book — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book is streaming on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Pillow Book on Netflix?

No, The Pillow Book is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Fawesome.

Is The Pillow Book on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Pillow Book isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hoopla and Fawesome instead.

Where can I watch The Pillow Book for free?

The Pillow Book is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is The Pillow Book based on a true story?

Yes — The Pillow Book is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).