Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.6

Released in 1997, Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald is a comedy film directed by Koki Mitani, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A love story written by an ordinary housewife is going to be broadcast as a radio drama and almost everyone among the crew insists on changing various parts of the play to their liking.
Who’s in it. Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald stars Toshiaki Karasawa as Manabu Kudo, Kyoka Suzuki as Miyako Suzuki, Masahiko Nishimura as Tatsuhiko Ushijima and Keiko Toda as Nokko Senbon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald worth watching?
- Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald?
- Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald stars Toshiaki Karasawa, Kyoka Suzuki, Masahiko Nishimura, Keiko Toda and Toshiyuki Hosokawa.
- When was Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald released?
- Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.
