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My Uncle (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2016, My Uncle is a comedy film directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. Yukio Haruyama is an elementary school student. He has an uncle that teaches philosophy part-time at an university. His uncle leeches off his family. The uncle then goes on a blind date and falls in love with beautiful Eri Inaba. She is a fourth generation Japanese living in Hawaii. Sometime later, Eri goes back to Hawaii to take over a coffee farm left behind by her recently deceased grandmother. Yukio and his uncle travel to Hawaii to see Eri.

Who’s in it. My Uncle stars Ryuhei Matsuda as Uncle, Riku Onishi as Yukio Haruyama, Yoko Maki as Eri Inaba and Shigeyuki Totsugi as Shinsuke Aoki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, My Uncle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Uncle page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Uncle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Uncle (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Uncle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is My Uncle worth watching?
My Uncle holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Uncle?
My Uncle stars Ryuhei Matsuda, Riku Onishi, Yoko Maki, Shigeyuki Totsugi and Shinobu Terajima.
When was My Uncle released?
My Uncle was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.