Extro (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2019, Extro is a comedy and drama film directed by Naoki Murahashi, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Dives deep into the tragicomic world of the"towns-people" stand-ins working at Warp Station Edo, a popular shooting location for samurai dramas, through a piercing study of a 63-year-old extra. Utilizing mockumentary stylings, this ambitious film forms a compelling commentary on the aspirations that shape film production and the feelings that a simple, ho-hum life can evoke.
Who’s in it. Extro stars Haginoya Kozo as Self, Koji Yamamoto as Self, Yuki Saito as Self and Yasufumi Terawaki as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Extro 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 Extro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extro tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extro (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Extro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Extro worth watching?
- Extro holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Extro?
- Extro stars Haginoya Kozo, Koji Yamamoto, Yuki Saito, Yasufumi Terawaki and Tatsumi Fujinami.
- When was Extro released?
- Extro was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.