By Player (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2000, By Player is a drama and romance film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is a series of vignettes from Taiji Tonoyama's life and film clips, interspersed with a dialogue to camera by Nobuko Otowa, addressing the camera as if she is addressing Tonoyama himself, recollecting events in his life. The film focuses on Tonoyama's alcohol dependence and his various sexual relationships, as well as his film work with Shindo.
Who’s in it. By Player stars Naoto Takenaka as Taiji Tonoyama, Keiko Oginome as Kimie, Hideko Yoshida as Taiji's wife and Nobuko Otowa as Okaji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, By Player 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 By Player page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Player tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By Player (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By Player change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By Player worth watching?
- By Player holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in By Player?
- By Player stars Naoto Takenaka, Keiko Oginome, Hideko Yoshida, Nobuko Otowa and Yasuhito Hida.
- When was By Player released?
- By Player was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.