The Great Passage (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2013, The Great Passage is a drama film directed by Yuya Ishii, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Majime, an eccentric man in publishing company, who has unique ability of words, joins the team that will compile a new dictionary, ‘The Great Passage.’ In the eclectic team, he becomes immersed in the world of dictionaries. But the team is overwhelmed with problems. Will ‘The Great Passage’ ever be completed?
Who’s in it. The Great Passage stars Ryuhei Matsuda as Mitsuya Majime, Aoi Miyazaki as Kaguya Hayashi, Joe Odagiri as Masashi Nishioka and Haru Kuroki as Midori Kishibe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Great Passage 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 The Great Passage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Passage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Passage (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Passage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Passage worth watching?
- The Great Passage holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Passage?
- The Great Passage stars Ryuhei Matsuda, Aoi Miyazaki, Joe Odagiri, Haru Kuroki and Misako Watanabe.
- When was The Great Passage released?
- The Great Passage was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.
