Botchan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, Botchan is a drama film directed by Masayuki Suzuki, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Botchan (Kazunari Ninomiya) has sense of strong justice and does not lie. He is offered a teaching job at a middle in a small village far away from his hometown of Tokyo. Botchan accepts the position and begins to work as a math teacher. The assistant principle there wields absolute power. Botchan has a hard time dealing with his fellow teachers and the students.
Who’s in it. Botchan stars Kazunari Ninomiya as Botchan, Nao Matsushita as Madonna, Arata Furuta as Yama Arashi and Norito Yashima as Nodaiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Botchan 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 Botchan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Botchan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Botchan (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Botchan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Botchan worth watching?
- Botchan holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Botchan?
- Botchan stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Nao Matsushita, Arata Furuta, Norito Yashima and Koji Yamamoto.
- When was Botchan released?
- Botchan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.