Botchan (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, Botchan is a drama and animation film directed by Yoshio Takeuchi, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Soseki Natume's 1906 novel, which was one of Japan's best-selling books. The novel included autobiographical elements: Natsume once taught in Matsuyama, where Uranari comes to teach.
Who’s in it. Botchan stars Hideki Saijo as Botchan (voice), Akira Kume as Narrator (voice), Gorō Naya as Yamaarashi (voice) and Ichiro Nagai as Tanuki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Botchan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Botchan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Botchan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Botchan (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Botchan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Botchan worth watching?
- Botchan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Botchan?
- Botchan stars Hideki Saijo, Akira Kume, Gorō Naya, Ichiro Nagai and Isamu Tanonaka.
- When was Botchan released?
- Botchan was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.