Oishinbo (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, Oishinbo is a drama film directed by Azuma Morisaki, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the comic by Tatsu Kariya. Featuring journalist Shiro Yamaoka who works for Touzai Shimbun. He is a cynical food critic who is tasked by the newspaper's owner, along with the young Yuko Kurita, to provide recipes for the "ultimate menu".
Who’s in it. Oishinbo stars Koichi Sato as Shiro Yamaoka, Michiko Hada as Yuko Kurita, Kyooko Tooyama as Satomi and Rentaro Mikuni as Yuzan Kaibara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oishinbo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oishinbo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oishinbo (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oishinbo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Oishinbo?
- Oishinbo stars Koichi Sato, Michiko Hada, Kyooko Tooyama, Rentaro Mikuni and Toshio Shiba.
- When was Oishinbo released?
- Oishinbo was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.