Love & Pop (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1998, Love & Pop is a drama film directed by Hideaki Anno, running about 110 minutes. “Schoolgirls by day… call girls by night…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tokyo schoolgirl Hiromi and her friends engage in a practice known as enjo kosai, or "compensated dating", where older men pay young girls for dates. Hiromi plunges deeper into this world to raise money for an expensive ring.
Who’s in it. Love & Pop stars Asumi Miwa as Hiromi Yoshii, Hirono Kudo as Nao Yokoi, Kirari as Chisa Noda and Yukie Nakama as Chieko Takamori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Love & Pop has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love & Pop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love & Pop tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love & Pop (1998)?
- In US, Love & Pop is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love & Pop worth watching?
- Love & Pop holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love & Pop?
- Love & Pop stars Asumi Miwa, Hirono Kudo, Kirari, Yukie Nakama and Tadanobu Asano.
- When was Love & Pop released?
- Love & Pop was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.