The Clone Returns Home (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, The Clone Returns Home is a drama and science fiction film directed by Kanji Nakajima, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Kohei Takahara, an astronaut who dies in the line of duty, is legally resurrected as a clone: however, contrary to the scientists’ expectations, he reverts to his childhood memories when his twin brother drowned sacrificing his life for Kohei. Kohei’s clone discovers the body of his former self mistakenly believing that it is his deceased twin. Reliving his tragic past, he sets off carrying his corpse body to the beautiful hometown where he lived with his now dead mother.
Who’s in it. The Clone Returns Home stars Hiromi Nagasaku as Tokie Takahara, Mitsuhiro Oikawa as Kohei Takahara, Kyūsaku Shimada as Kagaeyama and Eri Shida as Yoko Takahara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Clone Returns Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Clone Returns Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Clone Returns Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clone Returns Home (2008)?
- In US, The Clone Returns Home is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Clone Returns Home worth watching?
- The Clone Returns Home holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Clone Returns Home?
- The Clone Returns Home stars Hiromi Nagasaku, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Kyūsaku Shimada, Eri Shida and Tōru Shinagawa.
- When was The Clone Returns Home released?
- The Clone Returns Home was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.