I Are You, You Am Me (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1982, I Are You, You Am Me is a comedy and drama film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. 9th-graders Kazuo and Kazumi take a tumble at a temple in a small seacoast town in Japan. Through supernatural intervention, their minds and bodies are switched, and the result is a touching and hilarious coming-of-age comedy as they attempt to survive the pressures of junior high school life.
Who’s in it. I Are You, You Am Me stars Satomi Kobayashi as Kazumi Saitoh, Toshinori Omi as Kazuo Saitoh, Makoto Satō as Akio Saitoh and Sayuri Ishibashi as Girl Student 'C', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, I Are You, You Am Me 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 I Are You, You Am Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Are You, You Am Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Are You, You Am Me (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Are You, You Am Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Are You, You Am Me worth watching?
- I Are You, You Am Me holds an audience score of 6.2 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 I Are You, You Am Me?
- I Are You, You Am Me stars Satomi Kobayashi, Toshinori Omi, Makoto Satō, Sayuri Ishibashi and Wakaba Irie.
- When was I Are You, You Am Me released?
- I Are You, You Am Me was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.