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Paprika

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Dr. Atsuko Chiba works as a scientist by day and, under the code name "Paprika," is a dream detective at night. Atsuko and her colleagues are working on a device called the DC Mini, which is intended to help psychiatric patients, but in the wrong hands it could destroy people's minds. When a prototype is stolen, Atsuko/Paprika springs into action to recover it before damage is done.
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Critics Consensus

Following its own brand of logic, Paprika is an eye-opening mind trip that is difficult to follow but never fails to dazzle.

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Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Jul 20, 2007
3.5/5
Paprika, while certainly not suitable for kids, manages to capture the childlike, helter-skelter chaos and curiosity of the human mind better than any other animated film. Go to Full Review Richard Nilsen Arizona Republic Jul 13, 2007
2.5/5
You could sit through the film two or three times to nail down the details of the story, but the film isn't interesting enough to warrant a second look. Go to Full Review Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle Jun 22, 2007
1.5/4
Is it sci-fi? Fantasy? Idiocy? Mostly it's a droning mess -- pretty to look at but confounding to the point where you just don't care any more. Go to Full Review Leandro Ariel Porcelli Cinéfilo Serial Mar 21, 2026
10/10
A must see masterpiece for every animation and cinema fan out there. The magnum opus of one of the greats that feels both intimately precise and impossibly ambitious. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine Jan 9, 2026
4.5/5
It is one of the most original anime films ever made, a movie that is not limited by its animation, developing adult and complex themes in an undeniably visually striking way. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review Lindsay Costello The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Oct 22, 2024
The film's crazed parade of roaming toys is perhaps the most accurate visual depiction of a nightmare I've witnessed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sandra Jan 13, 2025 A visually stunning surreal psychological thriller. with a powerhouse soundtrack to match. See more Emanuel Jan 13, 2025 Woooooow. 5/5. Open your mind and let yourself be entertained See more Angelina Jan 10, 2025 Fiya, very colorful, beautifully written/ directed. deep psychology meaning. Would watch again! See more Kenneth Jan 9, 2025 The movie is fun, beautiful and carries many different meanings throughout. A must watch. See more Arthur G Feb 13, 2024 This is Satoshi Kon's masterpiece. A thrilling adventure with many twists and turns, blending reality and fiction to keep the audience on their toes constantly. See more jesse v Feb 11, 2024 if you like Requiem for a dream and perfect blue, imagine both of them combined to this. funny cause one came after this movie so maybe the director created the dream genre See more Read all reviews
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Satoshi Kon

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Cindy Robinson

Chiba

Yuri Lowenthal

Tokita

Michael Forest

Inui

David Lodge

Shima

Paul St. Peter

Detective Toshimi Konakawa

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Synopsis Dr. Atsuko Chiba works as a scientist by day and, under the code name "Paprika," is a dream detective at night. Atsuko and her colleagues are working on a device called the DC Mini, which is intended to help psychiatric patients, but in the wrong hands it could destroy people's minds. When a prototype is stolen, Atsuko/Paprika springs into action to recover it before damage is done.
Director
Satoshi Kon
Producer
Jungo Maruta, Masao Takiyama
Screenwriter
Satoshi Kon, Seishi Minakami
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Madhouse Productions
Rating
R (Violent and Sexual Images)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 1, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 23, 2018
Runtime
1h 29m
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