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How to Become Myself (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2007, How to Become Myself is a drama film directed by Jun Ichikawa, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Juri, an elementary school girl, loses sight of her true self while acting out a false self to play along with her friends. Kanako, a classmate who used to be the popular girl but has been bullied lately, tells Juri that the girl she is now is not her true self, and Juri sympathizes.

Who’s in it. How to Become Myself stars Riko Narumi as Juri Oshima, Atsuko Maeda as Hinako Hanada, Mariko Ishihara as Satsuki Oshima and Yoshizumi Ishihara as Masashi Sugitani, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, How to Become Myself has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Become Myself page.

If you liked it. Fans of How to Become Myself tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch How to Become Myself (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Become Myself change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is How to Become Myself worth watching?
How to Become Myself holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in How to Become Myself?
How to Become Myself stars Riko Narumi, Atsuko Maeda, Mariko Ishihara, Yoshizumi Ishihara and Yoshimasa Kondo.
When was How to Become Myself released?
How to Become Myself was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.