Ramen Samurai (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Ramen Samurai is a drama film directed by Naoki Segi, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Hikari (Dai Watanabe) receives news that his father passed away. Hikari decides to take over his father's ramen shop. To do so, Hikari quits his job at a design company and goes back to his home town of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture. Now, taking over his father's shop Hikari has problems recreating his father's recipe. Hikari thinks back to when he was a child and how his father believed Hikari never used his imagination. Hikari relies on his memory in attempt to recreate his father's recipe.
Who’s in it. Ramen Samurai stars Daichi Watanabe as Hikari Kamishiro, Sayaka Yamaguchi as Yoshiko Kamishiro, Koto Takagi as Kinako and Kaoru Miyano as Hikari Kamishiro.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ramen Samurai 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 Ramen Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ramen Samurai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ramen Samurai (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ramen Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ramen Samurai worth watching?
- Ramen Samurai holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ramen Samurai?
- Ramen Samurai stars Daichi Watanabe, Sayaka Yamaguchi, Koto Takagi and Kaoru Miyano.
- When was Ramen Samurai released?
- Ramen Samurai was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.