Stratosphere Girl (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.7

Stratosphere Girl poster

Released in 2004, Stratosphere Girl is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Matthias X. Oberg, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Angela is a French art student living in Germany who loves to draw comics and creates elaborate tales drawn in a soft and romantic style. One night, Angela meets Yamamoto, a club DJ from Japan, who invites her to come to Tokyo with him. Infatuated with Yamamoto, Angela impulsively agrees, and is soon sharing an apartment with a handful of Western expatriates who work at a nightclub where Japanese businessmen drink, sing karaoke, and date the "hostesses" for a fee.

Who’s in it. Stratosphere Girl stars Chloé Winkel as Angela, Tara Elders as Polly, Filip Peeters as Kruilman and Burt Kwouk as Papa-San, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Stratosphere Girl 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 Stratosphere Girl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Stratosphere Girl tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Stratosphere Girl (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stratosphere Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Stratosphere Girl worth watching?
Stratosphere Girl holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Stratosphere Girl?
Stratosphere Girl stars Chloé Winkel, Tara Elders, Filip Peeters, Burt Kwouk and Tuva Novotny.
When was Stratosphere Girl released?
Stratosphere Girl was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.