Theatre 1 (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Theatre 1 is a documentary film directed by Kazuhiro Soda, running about 172 minutes.
What it’s about. Theatre 1 (Observational Film Series #3) is a feature length documentary, which closely depicts the world of Oriza Hirata, Japan's leading playwright and director, and his theatrical company, Seinendan. By depicting them, the film leads the audience to revisit fundamental but timely questions: What is theatre? Why do human beings act?
Who’s in it. Theatre 1 stars Oriza Hirata as Himself, Koji Fukada as Himself, Kanji Furutachi as Himself and Kotaro Shiga as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Theatre 1 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Theatre 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Theatre 1 tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Theatre 1 (2012)?
- In US, Theatre 1 is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Theatre 1 worth watching?
- Theatre 1 holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Theatre 1?
- Theatre 1 stars Oriza Hirata, Koji Fukada, Kanji Furutachi, Kotaro Shiga and Hiroko Matsuda.
- When was Theatre 1 released?
- Theatre 1 was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.