The Actor (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, The Actor is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Satoko Yokohama, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Takuji Kameoka is a 37-year-old bachelor whose occupation is a “miscellaneous actor”. His only interest is drinking. One day he falls in love and his boring life begins to change. The film is based on the book “Actor, Takuji Kameoka” by Akito Inui, a five-time nominee for Japan’s most prestigious literary prize, the Akutagawa Prize. Satoko Yokohama, a much-admired up-and-coming newcomer, directs the film and we can immediately tell that she is a special talent, with a unique understanding that flows through to her actors and crew.
Who’s in it. The Actor stars Ken Yasuda as Takuji Kameoka, Kumiko Aso as Azumi Murota, Shohei Uno as Taihei Uno and Hirofumi Arai as Yamanoue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Actor 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 The Actor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Actor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Actor (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Actor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Actor worth watching?
- The Actor holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Actor?
- The Actor stars Ken Yasuda, Kumiko Aso, Shohei Uno, Hirofumi Arai and Shota Sometani.
- When was The Actor released?
- The Actor was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.