Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2009, Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune is a comedy and drama film directed by Akira Ogata, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Komaki is a thirty-something woman that has had it with her perpetually unemployed aspiring writer husband. Following the divorce, she moves back to her Tokyo-area hometown of Kyojima along with her young daughter, Non-chan. However, she has a difficult time making ends meet in big city Tokyo. Her solution? Take a chance and try opening her very own bento (lunch box) shop.
Who’s in it. Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune stars Manami Konishi as Komaki Nagai, Yoshinori Okada as Noritomo Nagai, Sayaka Yamaguchi as Reika Tamagawa and Mitsuko Baisho as Fumiyo Hara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune worth watching?
- Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune?
- Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune stars Manami Konishi, Yoshinori Okada, Sayaka Yamaguchi, Mitsuko Baisho and Jun Murakami.
- When was Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune released?
- Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.