The Mamiya Brothers (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, The Mamiya Brothers is a comedy film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. The main characters are the Mamiya brothers who are living together although they are over 30-years-old. Unconcerned with appearance and reputations, they enjoy their life in their own way. The only concern is the lack of girlfriends. One day, however, a change occurs to their mundane lives. The elder brother, Akinobu (Kuranosuke Sasaki), falls in love with a girl at a video shop. The younger brother, Tetsunobu (Muga Tsukaji), scrambles around to aid his brother achieve love and arranges various dates. The elder brother strives to return the effort, but gets the cold shoulder. The two brothers return to their original lives, continuing with their ordinary, but happy days.
Who’s in it. The Mamiya Brothers stars Kuranosuke Sasaki as Akinobu Mamiya, Muga Tsukaji as Tetsunobu Mamiya, Miyuki Nakajima as Junko Mamiya and Takako Tokiwa as Yoriko Kuzuhara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Mamiya Brothers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mamiya Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mamiya Brothers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mamiya Brothers (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mamiya Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mamiya Brothers worth watching?
- The Mamiya Brothers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mamiya Brothers?
- The Mamiya Brothers stars Kuranosuke Sasaki, Muga Tsukaji, Miyuki Nakajima, Takako Tokiwa and Erika Sawajiri.