Air Doll (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 7

Air Doll poster

Released in 2009, Air Doll is a fantasy and drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, running about 112 minutes. “A very human story” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A life-size, inflatable sex doll suddenly comes to life one day. Without her owner knowing, she goes for a walk around town and falls in love with Junichi. She starts to date Junichi and gets a job at the same store where he works. Everything seems to be going perfectly for her until something unexpected happens.

Who’s in it. Air Doll stars Bae Doona as Nozomi, Arata Iura as Junichi, Joe Odagiri as Sonoda and Sumiko Fuji as Chiyoko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Air Doll has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Metrograph and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Air Doll page.

If you liked it. Fans of Air Doll tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Air Doll (2009)?
In US, Air Doll is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Metrograph, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Air Doll worth watching?
Air Doll holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Air Doll?
Air Doll stars Bae Doona, Arata Iura, Joe Odagiri, Sumiko Fuji and Itsuji Itao.
When was Air Doll released?
Air Doll was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.