Slapstick Brothers (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Slapstick Brothers is a notable film directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Tobio Kurosawa (Ryuta Sato), who has been part of a manzai (stand up comedy) duo for ten years, finds himself in trouble after his partner Tamotsu Ishii (Yuji Ayabe) quits due to their declining popularity and mounting debts. Tobio then attempts to drink his problems away, but the next morning finds himself locked up in a detention center. At the detention center Tobio meets tough dreadlocked Ryuhei Onizuka (Yusuke Kamiji) who has an uncanny knack for comedy. Tobio attempts to recruit Ryuhei to become a partner in a new comedy duo. Once on the outside, they start practicing ...
Who’s in it. Slapstick Brothers stars Ryuta Sato as Tobio Kurosawa, Yusuke Kamiji as Ryuhei Onizuka, Satomi Ishihara as Yumiko Miyazaki and Yuji Ayabe as Tamotsu Ishii, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slapstick Brothers page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slapstick Brothers (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slapstick Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Slapstick Brothers?
- Slapstick Brothers stars Ryuta Sato, Yusuke Kamiji, Satomi Ishihara, Yuji Ayabe and Miyagawa Daisuke.
- When was Slapstick Brothers released?
- Slapstick Brothers was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.