---
title: "Faceless"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/faceless-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1356890
imdb_id: "tt33483700"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 32
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Faceless (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/faceless-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Faceless is a 2024 Japanese thriller and drama film that explores the mystery surrounding a fugitive. The story centers on a man named Kaburagi, who is arrested as a suspect in a brutal murder case before managing to escape custody. Following his flight, he moves throughout Japan to remain in hiding. During this period, Kaburagi encounters three individuals named Sayaka, Kazuya, and Mai. Detective Matanuki leads the pursuit to capture the fugitive and conducts interrogations with those who crossed paths with him. A central conflict arises when these witnesses provide conflicting descriptions of Kaburagi, leaving his true identity and intentions uncertain. By the time the investigation progresses, Kaburagi has been missing for 488 days. The film, which has a runtime of two hours, was released in Japan on November 29, 2024. While other projects share the title Faceless, this specific production is categorized by its focus on the elusive nature of the primary suspect and the investigative efforts of Detective Matanuki as he attempts to solve the case.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michihito Fujii
- **Networks / Studios**: Shochiku, BABEL LABEL, TBS Sparkle

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ryusei Yokohama** as *Kaburagi*
- **Riho Yoshioka** as *Sayaka*
- **Shintaro Morimoto** as *Kazuya*
- **Anna Yamada** as *Mai*
- **Takayuki Yamada** as *Detective Matanuki*
- **Yuya Endo**
- **Hideko Hara** as *Yuko*
- **Hana Kino** as *Noguchi*
- **Goki Maeda** as *Shohei*
- **Yutaka Matsushige** as *Kawada*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Faceless online?
Faceless is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Faceless worth watching?
Faceless holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 32 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Faceless and when was it released?
Faceless is a feature film with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was released in 2024. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Faceless?
Faceless was directed by Michihito Fujii.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Faceless — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1356890)
- [Faceless (2024) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1356890/cast)
- [Faceless (Short 2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34335312/)
- [Faceless After Dark, starring Jenna Kanell, gets May release](https://www.joblo.com/faceless-after-dark/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*