Uzumasa Limelight (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, Uzumasa Limelight is an action and drama film directed by Ken Ochiai, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Fewer samurai films are being made, and the Uzumasa studio has fallen on hard times. One day, veteran "kirareyaku" (whose job it is to be felled with a sword by a film's star) actor Kamiyama is tasked with teaching sword action techniques to fledgling actress Satsuki. A few years later, the now-retired Kamiyama is visited by Satsuki, who has become a popular star.
Who’s in it. Uzumasa Limelight stars Seizō Fukumoto as Seiichi, Chihiro Yamamoto as Satsuki iga, Hirotaro Honda as Kenichi Naganuma and Masashi Goda as Akihiko Kawashima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Uzumasa Limelight 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 Uzumasa Limelight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uzumasa Limelight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uzumasa Limelight (2014)?
- In US, Uzumasa Limelight is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uzumasa Limelight worth watching?
- Uzumasa Limelight holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uzumasa Limelight?
- Uzumasa Limelight stars Seizō Fukumoto, Chihiro Yamamoto, Hirotaro Honda, Masashi Goda and Rantaro Mine.
- When was Uzumasa Limelight released?
- Uzumasa Limelight was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.