Kitchen (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Kitchen is a drama and romance film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The story centers around Mikage, a young woman who loses her parents when young. She grows up in a lonely household with her grandmother who dies when Mikage reaches adulthood. Grief-stricken, she finds solace in the kitchen. Yuichi, a friend of Mikage's deceased grandmother, invites her to live with him and his mother. Then Mikage discovers that Yuichi's mother is actually his cross-dressing father. On the other hand, Mikage realizes that the wealth of gadgetry in Yuichi's kitchen is lovingly detailed...
Who’s in it. Kitchen stars Ayako Kawahara as Mikage, Keiji Matsuda as Yuichi, Kenji Matsuda as Yuichi and Isao Hashizume as Eriko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kitchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kitchen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kitchen (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kitchen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kitchen?
- Kitchen stars Ayako Kawahara, Keiji Matsuda, Kenji Matsuda, Isao Hashizume and Mie Hama.
- When was Kitchen released?
- Kitchen was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.