Maruyama, The Middle Schooler (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2013, Maruyama, The Middle Schooler is a comedy, fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Kankuro Kudo, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Katsuya Maruyama (Hiraoka Takuma) is a middle school student boy full of obscene thoughts. He then meets Tatsuo Shimoi (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi), a single father who moves into the same apartment complex. Tatsuo Shimoi is a bit of an enigma: he doesn't get along with the housewives in the apartment complex and doesn't appear to work. Through his encounter with the mysterious single father, Katsuya grows as a person.
Who’s in it. Maruyama, The Middle Schooler stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Tasuo, Takuma Hiraoka as Katsuya Maruyama, Yang Ik-june and Yuiko Kariya as Yuzuka Shimizu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Maruyama, The Middle Schooler 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 Maruyama, The Middle Schooler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maruyama, The Middle Schooler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maruyama, The Middle Schooler (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maruyama, The Middle Schooler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maruyama, The Middle Schooler worth watching?
- Maruyama, The Middle Schooler holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maruyama, The Middle Schooler?
- Maruyama, The Middle Schooler stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Takuma Hiraoka, Yang Ik-june, Yuiko Kariya and YOU.
- When was Maruyama, The Middle Schooler released?
- Maruyama, The Middle Schooler was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.