The Town of Headcounts (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2020, The Town of Headcounts is a drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Shinji Araki, running about 111 minutes. “It's freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pursued by loan sharks, Aoyama is rescued by a mysterious man in orange overalls, and spirited away to “The Town,” where other dropouts hide out from debtors, abusive partners or the police. It’s a perpetual holiday resort where every need is catered to but hidden in it is a sinister conspiracy.
Who’s in it. The Town of Headcounts stars Tomoya Nakamura as Tetsuya Aoyama, Shizuka Ishibashi as Beniko Kimura, Eri Tachibana as Midori Suenaga and So Yamanaka as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Town of Headcounts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Town of Headcounts page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Town of Headcounts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Town of Headcounts (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Town of Headcounts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Town of Headcounts worth watching?
- The Town of Headcounts holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Town of Headcounts?
- The Town of Headcounts stars Tomoya Nakamura, Shizuka Ishibashi, Eri Tachibana, So Yamanaka and Rio Kanno.
- When was The Town of Headcounts released?
- The Town of Headcounts was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.