I've Always Liked You (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2016, I've Always Liked You is a drama, animation and romance film directed by Tetsuya Yanagisawa, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Love is blooming at Sakuragaoka High School. Natsuki Enomoto has finally mustered the courage to confess to her childhood friend, Yuu Setoguchi. However, in the final moments of her confession, an embarrassed Natsuki passes it off as a "practice confession." Oblivious to her true feelings and struggling with his own, Yuu promises to support Natsuki in her quest for love. While Natsuki deals with her failed confession, fellow classmate Koyuki Ayase struggles with his own feelings for Natsuki. Despite his timidness, he is determined to win over her heart. This movie follows Natsuki as she dreams of one day ending her practices and genuinely confessing to Yuu. Meanwhile, close friends also find themselves entangled in their own webs of unrequited love and unspoken affections.
Who’s in it. I've Always Liked You stars Aki Toyosaki as Miou Aida (voice), Haruka Tomatsu as Natsuki Enomoto (voice), Kana Asumi as Akari Hayasaka (voice) and Yuki Kaji as Souta Mochizuki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, I've Always Liked You has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I've Always Liked You page.
If you liked it. Fans of I've Always Liked You tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I've Always Liked You (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I've Always Liked You change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I've Always Liked You worth watching?
- I've Always Liked You holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I've Always Liked You?
- I've Always Liked You stars Aki Toyosaki, Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Asumi, Yuki Kaji and Kenichi Suzumura.
- When was I've Always Liked You released?
- I've Always Liked You was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.