Rough (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2006, Rough is a comedy and drama film directed by Kentaro Otani, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A diver on the university team must decide which of her two childhood friends she loves, and they're both on the swim team. High school diver Ami (Masami Nagasawa) and swimmer Keisuke (Mokomichi Hayami) don't exactly get along. Their parents run rival sweets shops and Ami is long-time friends, and maybe more, with Keisuke's freestyle rival Hiroki (Tsuyoshi Abe). Over time, however, hostile words give way to hesitant attraction, leaving Ami torn between Keisuke and Hiroki. With the national championship coming up, the young swimmers are competing for more than the title, but also their hearts.
Who’s in it. Rough stars Masami Nagasawa as Ami Ninomiya, Mocomichi Hayami as Keisuke Yamato, Tsuyoshi Abe as Hiroki Nakanishi and Yui Ichikawa as Kaori Koyanagi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Rough has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rough tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rough (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rough change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rough worth watching?
- Rough holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rough?
- Rough stars Masami Nagasawa, Mocomichi Hayami, Tsuyoshi Abe, Yui Ichikawa and Takuya Ishida.
- When was Rough released?
- Rough was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.