Doing Time (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2002, Doing Time is a comedy and drama film directed by Yoichi Sai, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A man serving a sentence in a minimum-security prison. Life in the jail is rigid and organized, eventually leading all of the cell-mates to abandon their individuality.
Who’s in it. Doing Time stars Tsutomu Yamazaki as Hanawa, Teruyuki Kagawa as Igasa, Tomorowo Taguchi as Tanabe and Yutaka Matsushige as Koya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Doing Time 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 Doing Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doing Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doing Time (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doing Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doing Time worth watching?
- Doing Time holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doing Time?
- Doing Time stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Teruyuki Kagawa, Tomorowo Taguchi, Yutaka Matsushige and Toshifumi Muramatsu.
- When was Doing Time released?
- Doing Time was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
