The Apology King (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2013, The Apology King is a comedy film directed by Nobuo Mizuta, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryoro Kurojima (Sadao Abe) is the director of a Tokyo apology center. His job is to teach others how to apologize. Ryoro Kurojima solves problems by using his apology techniques on anything from simple arbitration to a national crisis.
Who’s in it. The Apology King stars Sadawo Abe as Ryoro Kurojima, Mao Inoue as Noriko Kuramochi, Masaki Okada as Takuya Numata and Katsumi Takahashi as Tetsuro Nanbu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Apology King 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 Apology King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Apology King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Apology King (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Apology King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Apology King worth watching?
- The Apology King holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Apology King?
- The Apology King stars Sadawo Abe, Mao Inoue, Masaki Okada, Katsumi Takahashi and Yutaka Takenouchi.
- When was The Apology King released?
- The Apology King was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.
