Signal (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2012, Signal is a romance film directed by Masaaki Taniguchi, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. University student Keisuke returns to his hometown during his summer holiday and takes a part-time job at a run-down movie theater. However, his boss Ruka, a projectionist who lives on the premises, has not set foot outside in three years, and always falls into a deep depression on Mondays. Keisuke feels himself becoming attracted to the mysterious Ruka, but...
Who’s in it. Signal stars Azusa Mine as Ruka Sugimoto, Takahiro Nishijima as Keisuke Miyase, Kengo Kora as Reiji Urushida and Jun Inoue as Kengo Minamikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Signal 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 Signal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Signal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Signal (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Signal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Signal worth watching?
- Signal holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Signal?
- Signal stars Azusa Mine, Takahiro Nishijima, Kengo Kora, Jun Inoue and Yurie Midori.
- When was Signal released?
- Signal was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.