Beijing Watermelon (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, Beijing Watermelon is a drama film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Shunzo is a popular greengrocer in a town near Tokyo. His life, and the lives of his wife Michi, and their two children, undergoes a dramatic change when he encounters Li, a poor college student from China.
Who’s in it. Beijing Watermelon stars Bengal as Haruzo Horikoshi, the Greengrocer, Masako Motai as Michi Horikoshi, Haruhiko Saitô as Mr. Ioka, the Pharmacist and Yasufumi Hayashi as Toru Horikoshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Beijing Watermelon 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 Beijing Watermelon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beijing Watermelon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beijing Watermelon (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beijing Watermelon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beijing Watermelon worth watching?
- Beijing Watermelon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beijing Watermelon?
- Beijing Watermelon stars Bengal, Masako Motai, Haruhiko Saitô, Yasufumi Hayashi and Takashi Sasano.
- When was Beijing Watermelon released?
- Beijing Watermelon was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.