The Japanese Belly Button (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, The Japanese Belly Button is a comedy and music film directed by Eizo Sugawa, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Helen and her associates stage a confession play in order to remedy stuttering, but things go amiss.
Who’s in it. The Japanese Belly Button stars Mako Midori as Helen Amatsu / Momoe / Junko, Akihiro Miwa as Business man / Yakuza / Assistant professor, Hajime Hana as Dry cleaning shop owner / Lorry driver / Lighting man and Osami Nabe as Professor / Funayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Japanese Belly Button has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Japanese Belly Button page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Japanese Belly Button tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Japanese Belly Button (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Japanese Belly Button change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Japanese Belly Button worth watching?
- The Japanese Belly Button holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Japanese Belly Button?
- The Japanese Belly Button stars Mako Midori, Akihiro Miwa, Hajime Hana, Osami Nabe and Gajiro Satoh.
- When was The Japanese Belly Button released?
- The Japanese Belly Button was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.