Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Paprika

Original title: Papurika
  • 20062006
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
82K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,272
283
Paprika (2006)
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.
Play trailer1:45
4 Videos
84 Photos
  • Animation
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
82K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,272
283
  • Director
    • Satoshi Kon
  • Writers
    • Yasutaka Tsutsui(novel)
    • Seishi Minakami(screenplay)
    • Satoshi Kon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Megumi Hayashibara(voice)
    • Tôru Emori(voice)
    • Katsunosuke Hori(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Satoshi Kon
  • Writers
    • Yasutaka Tsutsui(novel)
    • Seishi Minakami(screenplay)
    • Satoshi Kon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Megumi Hayashibara(voice)
    • Tôru Emori(voice)
    • Katsunosuke Hori(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 164User reviews
    • 166Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:45
    Official Trailer
    Paprika
    Trailer 1:21
    Paprika
    Paprika
    Trailer 1:19
    Paprika
    What to Watch If You Love 'Inception'
    Clip 2:47
    What to Watch If You Love 'Inception'

    Photos84

    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)
    Paprika (2006)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Megumi Hayashibara
    Megumi Hayashibara
    • Paprikaas Paprika
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tôru Emori
    • Inui Sei-jirohas Inui Sei-jiroh
    • (voice)
    Katsunosuke Hori
    • Shima Tora-tarohas Shima Tora-taroh
    • (voice)
    Tôru Furuya
    Tôru Furuya
    • Tokita Kohsakuas Tokita Kohsaku
    • (voice)
    Kôichi Yamadera
    Kôichi Yamadera
    • Osanai Morioas Osanai Morio
    • (voice)
    Akio Ôtsuka
    Akio Ôtsuka
    • Detective Kogawa Toshimias Detective Kogawa Toshimi
    • (voice)
    Hideyuki Tanaka
    Hideyuki Tanaka
    • Guyas Guy
    • (voice)
    Satomi Kôrogi
    Satomi Kôrogi
    • Japanese Dollas Japanese Doll
    • (voice)
    Daisuke Sakaguchi
    Daisuke Sakaguchi
    • Himuro Keias Himuro Kei
    • (voice)
    Mitsuo Iwata
    Mitsuo Iwata
    • Tsumura Yasushias Tsumura Yasushi
    • (voice)
    Rikako Aikawa
    • Kakimoto Nobueas Kakimoto Nobue
    • (voice)
    Shin'ichirô Ôta
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (voice)
    Satoshi Kon
    Satoshi Kon
    • Jin-naias Jin-nai
    • (voice)
    Yasutaka Tsutsui
    • Kugaas Kuga
    • (voice)
    Brian Beacock
    Brian Beacock
    • Hajime Himuroas Hajime Himuro
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Doug Erholtz
    Doug Erholtz
    • Dr. Morio Osanaias Dr. Morio Osanai
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Michael Forest
    Michael Forest
    • Dr. Seijiro Inuias Dr. Seijiro Inui
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Shinya Fukumatsu
    • Magicianas Magician
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Satoshi Kon
    • Writers
      • Yasutaka Tsutsui(novel)
      • Seishi Minakami(screenplay)
      • Satoshi Kon(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Perfect Blue
    8.0
    Perfect Blue
    Millennium Actress
    7.8
    Millennium Actress
    Tokyo Godfathers
    7.8
    Tokyo Godfathers
    Ghost in the Shell
    7.9
    Ghost in the Shell
    Akira
    8.0
    Akira
    Paprika
    5.5
    Paprika
    Paranoia Agent
    8.0
    Paranoia Agent
    Memories
    7.5
    Memories
    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
    8.0
    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
    8.0
    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
    The Garden of Words
    7.4
    The Garden of Words
    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
    7.8
    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      When Paprika interviews Konakawa in his filmmaker guise, his mannerisms and appearance resemble that of Akira Kurosawa.
    • Quotes

      Paprika: ...the Internet and dreams are similar. They're areas where the repressed conscious mind escapes.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Beautiful Animated Movies (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Parade
      Composed and Performed by Susumu Hirasawa

    User reviews164

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A Stunning, Beautiful Feast For The Eyes
    I have only seen this movie a few hours ago and am still stunned by simply how incredible it was. Who ever thought anime could be so fantastical? While the plot, at times confusing and going on the border of being a stereotypical anime, is terrific and i couldn't ask for it to be any better. Many reviewers condemned this film because of the randomness and lack of explanation for some parts, but i believe that Satoshi Kon did this on purpose. Kon simply made this movie like a dream; it is colorful, incredible, random, and offers scarce explanations. The film wants you to think about what the meaning of these "dreams" are, instead of telling you what the meaning is, much like what you would have to do with a real dream.

    The best part of this film is that it can appeal to the non-anime fanatic crowd. I have seen all a few animes (only hayao miazaki films) so i wouldn't be called a true fan, and am not much into the science-fiction animes and what not that many people seem to love, yet i could not help but fall in love with Paprika.

    Please, Please, PLEASE see this movie. Its too incredible to go under-appreciated by the world. Perhaps the best film of 2007, maybe one of the best from the past few years, if you see this movie you will NOT regret it.
    helpful•110
    20
    • awagner71692
    • Jun 12, 2007

    FAQ1

    • What is the name of the song played in the US trailer and where can I find it?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • June 22, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • DVD site - Sony Home Entertainment (United States)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kẻ Trộm Giấc Mơ
    • Production companies
      • Madhouse
      • Sony Pictures Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • ¥300,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $882,267
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,593
      • May 27, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $946,590
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Paprika (2006)
    Top Gap
    What is the Hindi language plot outline for Paprika (2006)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies Coming This Summer
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in June
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.