Space Brothers (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Space Brothers is a comedy and drama film directed by Yoshitaka Mori, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. When Mutta was 12-years-old and Hibito was 9-years-old the two brothers saw what they thought was an UFO flying towards the moon. They made a pact then to become astronauts and one day fly into space together. Fast forward to the year 2025. Older brother Mutta (Shun Oguri) works as for an automotive company and his younger brother Hibito works as an astronaut. Although Mutta failed to follow through on his childhood promise, after losing his job, he receives a phone call from Hibito which reignites his childhood dream of flying into outer space ...
Who’s in it. Space Brothers stars Shun Oguri as nanba mutta, Masaki Okada as nanba hibito, Kumiko Aso as itou serika and Yoshio Inoue as Kenji Makabe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Space Brothers 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 Space Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Space Brothers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Space Brothers (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Space Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Space Brothers worth watching?
- Space Brothers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Space Brothers?
- Space Brothers stars Shun Oguri, Masaki Okada, Kumiko Aso, Yoshio Inoue and Shinichi Tsutsumi.
- When was Space Brothers released?
- Space Brothers was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.