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The Housekeeper (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film

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Released in 2012, The Housekeeper is a drama film directed by Hidetomo Matsuda, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Nobuko is a plain, unattractive woman with disheveled hair, and is hired as a housekeeper in the Inamura residence in Tokyo. The Inamuras are a family of six. The father, Tatsuya, is the head of a university hospital's department of internal medicine. He lives with his wife Haruko, their three sons, and Tatsuya's mother, Shigeko. Although the Inamuras appear to be a happy family, Nobuko soon uncovers the truth.

Who’s in it. The Housekeeper stars Ryoko Yonekura as Konno Nobuko, Kimiko Yo as Haruko Inamura, Saki Takaoka and Mikihisa Azuma, among others.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Housekeeper (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Housekeeper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Housekeeper?
The Housekeeper stars Ryoko Yonekura, Kimiko Yo, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma and Takashi Sasano.
When was The Housekeeper released?
The Housekeeper was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.