Yoshino's Barber Shop (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2004, Yoshino's Barber Shop is a comedy and drama film directed by Naoko Ogigami, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small town on the countryside, where everyone knows everyone, all the children pay their respect to the middle-aged woman who runs "Barber Yoshino". An old tradition is rooted in this town. Every young boy is forced to have the same ridiculous hairstyle to have their bangs cut straight, known as the "Yoshino-gari" hairstyle. Of course they all get their hair done at the only barbershop in town, "Barber Yoshino". Then one day, a drastic change occurs when a transfer student with bleached hair comes from Tokyo....
Who’s in it. Yoshino's Barber Shop stars Kazuyuki Asano, Masako Motai as Yoshiko, Natsuki Okamoto and Senri Sakurai as Grandpa Mikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Yoshino's Barber Shop sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yoshino's Barber Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yoshino's Barber Shop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yoshino's Barber Shop (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yoshino's Barber Shop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yoshino's Barber Shop worth watching?
- Yoshino's Barber Shop holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yoshino's Barber Shop?
- Yoshino's Barber Shop stars Kazuyuki Asano, Masako Motai, Natsuki Okamoto, Senri Sakurai and Ryo Muramatsu.
- When was Yoshino's Barber Shop released?
- Yoshino's Barber Shop was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.