Untama giru (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Untama giru is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Gō Takamine, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A magical realist story of the legendary Okinawan hero Untamagiru participating in efforts to form an independent Okinawa before the island was returned to Japan in 1972.
Who’s in it. Untama giru stars Kaoru Kobayashi as Giru, Chikako Aoyama as Mare, Susumu Taira and John Sayles as US High Commissioner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Untama giru 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 Untama giru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Untama giru tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Untama giru (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Untama giru change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Untama giru worth watching?
- Untama giru holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Untama giru?
- Untama giru stars Kaoru Kobayashi, Chikako Aoyama, Susumu Taira, John Sayles and Jun Togawa.
- When was Untama giru released?
- Untama giru was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.