Free and Easy 9 (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, Free and Easy 9 is a comedy and drama film directed by Tomio Kuriyama, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Hama-chan’s sales department gets a new supervisor, a hard-working taskmaster that’s the very opposite of carefree, irresponsible Hama-chan. The veteran employee decides to find his boss, a divorced father, a new wife. The supervisor loves a bar hostess “mama-san,” but is unable to confess his true feelings until Hama-chan comes to his rescue.
Who’s in it. Free and Easy 9 stars Toshiyuki Nishida as Densuke Hamazaki, Miyoko Asada, Jun Fubuki as Akane and Akira Onodera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Free and Easy 9 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free and Easy 9 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free and Easy 9 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free and Easy 9 (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Free and Easy 9 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Free and Easy 9 worth watching?
- Free and Easy 9 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Free and Easy 9?
- Free and Easy 9 stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Miyoko Asada, Jun Fubuki, Akira Onodera and Ken Nakamoto.
- When was Free and Easy 9 released?
- Free and Easy 9 was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.