Love Strikes! (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2011, Love Strikes! is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Hitoshi One, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Set one year after the drama series "Moteki." 31-year-old Yukiyo Fujimoto (Mirai Moriyama) doesn't have money, dreams or a girlfriend. He has left his job at a staffing firm and is attempting to start a new life by working as a writer for a news site. Suddenly, Yukiyo experiences "moteki" - a period when a man becomes suddenly popular with woman. Cute magazine editor Miyuki (Masami Nagasawa), pure and naive office worker Rumiko (Kumiko Aso), beautiful shop assistant Ai (Riisa Naka) and beautiful, but tough co-worker named Motoko (Yoko Maki) all become interested in Yukiyo. He tries to calm down, but is shaken by the interests of these women.
Who’s in it. Love Strikes! stars Mirai Moriyama as Yukiyo Fujimoto, Masami Nagasawa as Miyuki Matsuo, Kumiko Aso as Rumiko and Riisa Naka as Ai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Love Strikes! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Strikes! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Strikes! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Strikes! (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Strikes! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Strikes! worth watching?
- Love Strikes! holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love Strikes!?
- Love Strikes! stars Mirai Moriyama, Masami Nagasawa, Kumiko Aso, Riisa Naka and Yoko Maki.
- When was Love Strikes! released?
- Love Strikes! was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.