20th Century Nostalgia (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, 20th Century Nostalgia is a drama film directed by Masato Hara, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A young student believes that the spirit of an alien from another planet has gone back in time, taking over his body to infiltrate and study humanity in order to find the reasons why our civilization is doomed to future destruction. He replicates the spirit of another alien in a girl that he meets, and together they use their video cameras to document modern urban Japanese society.
Who’s in it. 20th Century Nostalgia stars Ryoko Hirosue as Anzu / Pouse, Tsutomu Enjima as Toru / Chungse, Kimiko Yo as Anzu's Mother and Asami Tada as Hiroko Ashikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, 20th Century Nostalgia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 20th Century Nostalgia page.
If you liked it. Fans of 20th Century Nostalgia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 20th Century Nostalgia (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 20th Century Nostalgia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 20th Century Nostalgia worth watching?
- 20th Century Nostalgia holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 20th Century Nostalgia?
- 20th Century Nostalgia stars Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Enjima, Kimiko Yo, Asami Tada and Satoko Nitta.