Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow is a notable film directed by Yoshitaka Mori, running about 124 minutes.

What it’s about. Satoshi Murayama, the shogi (Japanese chess) master known as the arch-rival of Yoshiharu Habu, the shogi genius of the century, died of an intractable disease at age 29. Satoshi devoted his life to fighting not only the disease but also his rivals, feverishly pursuing the highest title, at risk to his life. Director Yoshitaka Mori (Hyakuhachi (2008), Space Brothers (2012)) depicts Murayama's true struggling life, full of love from his parents and teacher, based on the non-fiction novel written by Yoshio Osaki. Kenichi Matsuyama intensely portrays Satoshi and physically embodies the character.

Who’s in it. Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Satoshi Murayama, Masahiro Higashide as Yoshiharu Habu, Shota Sometani as Mitsugu Egawa and Lily Franky as Nobuo Mori, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow 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 Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow page.