Bright Future (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2003, Bright Future is a drama and mystery film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Two friends who work together at a Tokyo laundry are increasingly alienated from everyday life. They become fascinated with a deadly jellyfish.
Who’s in it. Bright Future stars Joe Odagiri as Yûji Nimura, Tadanobu Asano as Mamoru Arita, Tatsuya Fuji as Shin'ichirô Arita and Takashi Sasano as Mr. Fujiwara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Bright Future has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bright Future page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Future tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Future (2003)?
- In US, Bright Future is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bright Future worth watching?
- Bright Future holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bright Future?
- Bright Future stars Joe Odagiri, Tadanobu Asano, Tatsuya Fuji, Takashi Sasano and Marumi Shiraishi.
- When was Bright Future released?
- Bright Future was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.