Waterboys (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Waterboys is a comedy film directed by Shinobu Yaguchi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In a Japanese school, 5 adolescent geeks join the new sport teacher and take up the challenge to take part in the synchronised swimming competition, in-spite of the mockeries of the real sportsmen.
Who’s in it. Waterboys stars Satoshi Tsumabuki as Suzuki, Hiroshi Tamaki as Sato, Naoto Takenaka as Isomura and Koen Kondo as Kanazawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Waterboys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterboys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterboys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterboys (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waterboys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waterboys worth watching?
- Waterboys holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waterboys?
- Waterboys stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hiroshi Tamaki, Naoto Takenaka, Koen Kondo and Takatoshi Kaneko.
- When was Waterboys released?
- Waterboys was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.