Norwegian Wood (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, Norwegian Wood is a drama and romance film directed by Tran Anh Hung, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the 1960s, high school student Toru Watanabe loses his only friend Kizuki after he commits suicide. Toru, now looking for a new life, enters a university in Tokyo. By chance, Toru meets Kizuki's ex-girlfriend Naoko in the university. They grow close because they both share the same loss. As Toru and Naoko grow even closer, Naoko's sense of loss also grows. After Naoko's 20th birthday, she leaves for a sanitarium in Kyoto. Watanabe, devastated by the situation, meets pure-hearted Midori during the spring semester. Midori looks like a small animal that just came into the world ...
Who’s in it. Norwegian Wood stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Toru Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi as Naoko, Kiko Mizuhara as Midori and Reika Kirishima as Reiko Ishida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Norwegian Wood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Norwegian Wood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Norwegian Wood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Norwegian Wood (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Norwegian Wood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Norwegian Wood worth watching?
- Norwegian Wood holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Norwegian Wood?
- Norwegian Wood stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Rinko Kikuchi, Kiko Mizuhara, Reika Kirishima and Eriko Hatsune.
- When was Norwegian Wood released?
- Norwegian Wood was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.