Under the Open Sky (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2021, Under the Open Sky is a drama film directed by Miwa Nishikawa, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Mikami, an ex-yakuza of middle age with most of his life in prison, gets released after serving 13 years of sentence for murder. Hoping to find his long lost mother, from whom he was separated as a child, he applies for a TV show and meets a young TV director Tsunoda. Meanwhile, he struggles to get a proper job and fit into society. His impulsive, adamant nature and ingrained beliefs cause friction in his relationship with Tsunoda and those who want to help him.
Who’s in it. Under the Open Sky stars Koji Yakusho as Mikami Masao, Taiga Nakano as Tsunoda Ryutaro, Masami Nagasawa as Yoshizawa Haruka and Isao Hashizume as Shoji Tsutomu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Under the Open Sky has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Open Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Open Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Open Sky (2021)?
- In US, Under the Open Sky is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Open Sky worth watching?
- Under the Open Sky holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Under the Open Sky?
- Under the Open Sky stars Koji Yakusho, Taiga Nakano, Masami Nagasawa, Isao Hashizume and Seiji Rokkaku.
- When was Under the Open Sky released?
- Under the Open Sky was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.