Love Bites Back (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1988, Love Bites Back is a drama and mystery film directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuichi Koga is an upper-class business executive, running his own adult video company, and living a successful life with his wife and daughter. Outwardly, his family seems really happy, but in reality Yuichi enjoys sex with everyone but his wife Chikako. One day, he gets a phone call from a woman named Sanae, an old elementary school classmate of his.
Who’s in it. Love Bites Back stars Kaori Momoi as Chikako Koga, Toshiyuki Nagashima as Yuichi Koga, Mitsuru Hirata as Kotaro Yamazaki and Kimiko Yo as Sanae Ebino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Love Bites Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Bites Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Bites Back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Bites Back (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Bites Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Bites Back worth watching?
- Love Bites Back holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Bites Back?
- Love Bites Back stars Kaori Momoi, Toshiyuki Nagashima, Mitsuru Hirata, Kimiko Yo and Yoshihiro Katô.
- When was Love Bites Back released?
- Love Bites Back was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.