Waikiki Brothers (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Waikiki Brothers is a drama and music film directed by Yim Soon-rye, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Waikiki Brothers is a band going nowhere. After another depressing gig, the saxophonist quits, leaving the three remaining members to continue on the road. The band ends up at the lead singer's hometown, which was a popular hot spring resort in the '80s, but the return home is filled with reservations of previous and past disappointments, a lost love, unemployment and tragedy.
Who’s in it. Waikiki Brothers stars Lee Eol as Sung-woo, Hwang Jung-min as Kang-soo, Oh Kwang-rok as Hyun-goo and Oh Ji-hye as In-hee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Waikiki Brothers 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 Waikiki Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waikiki Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waikiki Brothers (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waikiki Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waikiki Brothers worth watching?
- Waikiki Brothers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waikiki Brothers?
- Waikiki Brothers stars Lee Eol, Hwang Jung-min, Oh Kwang-rok, Oh Ji-hye and Ryoo Seung-bum.
- When was Waikiki Brothers released?
- Waikiki Brothers was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.