Sukiyaki (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2011, Sukiyaki is a comedy film directed by Tetsu Maeda, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Kenta Kurihara (Tasuku Nagaoka) is sent to prison for battery. In his cell he is referred to as the "newcomer." Meanwhile, Kenta is bummed out with simple meal offerred in prison. The four other prisoners in his jail cell have no problems eating his food. On lunar new year's day the prison offers the traditional Osechi-Ryori dish. The inmates in the cell gather to play a game that has become an annual ritual. They compete for items from each other's dishes by boating about the most delicious things they have ever eaten. Shunsuke Aida (Motoki Ochiai) begins their game by talking about a dish which his mother made ...
Who’s in it. Sukiyaki stars Tasuku Nagaoka, Masanobu Katsumura, Motoki Ochiai and Gitaro Ikeda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Sukiyaki 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 Sukiyaki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sukiyaki tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sukiyaki (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sukiyaki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sukiyaki worth watching?
- Sukiyaki holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sukiyaki?
- Sukiyaki stars Tasuku Nagaoka, Masanobu Katsumura, Motoki Ochiai, Gitaro Ikeda and Akaji Maro.
- When was Sukiyaki released?
- Sukiyaki was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.