Weather Woman (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2.4
Released in 1996, Weather Woman is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Tomoaki Hosoyama, running about 85 minutes. “The Forecast is Really Heating Up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Keiko, a young, newly hired weather woman, is eager to give her channel's flagging ratings a boost. She decides a panty shot might do the trick, so during her forecast she lifts her skirt, thereby capturing the attention and the hearts of viewers. Keiko's stunt creates such a stir of excitement over the weather report that viewers begin religiously turning in to see what she'll do next. However, this showboating routine earns the ire of Kaori, the beautiful and ambitious daughter of JTV's chairman. Jealous of her success and aching to take over the weather report, Kaori is willing to do just about anything to get what she wants.
Who’s in it. Weather Woman stars Kei Mizutani as Keiko Nakadai, Takashi Sumida as Minoru Yamagishi, Yasuyo Shirashima as Kaori Shimamori and Saori Taira as Michiko Kawai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.4/10, Weather Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weather Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weather Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weather Woman (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Weather Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Weather Woman worth watching?
- Weather Woman holds an audience score of 2.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weather Woman?
- Weather Woman stars Kei Mizutani, Takashi Sumida, Yasuyo Shirashima, Saori Taira and Ren Osugi.
- When was Weather Woman released?
- Weather Woman was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.