The Real Thing (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, The Real Thing is a drama and romance film directed by Koji Fukada, running about 232 minutes. “Together, to hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kazumichi Tsuji is a bored office worker in questionable relationships with two women at work. One day he meets the intriguing Ukiyo Hayama at a convenience store. However, having her in his life brings nothing but trouble.
Who’s in it. The Real Thing stars Win Morisaki as Kazumichi Tsuji, Kaho Tsuchimura as Ukiyo Hayama, Shohei Uno as Tadashi Hayama and Kei Ishibashi as Naoko Hosokawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Real Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Real Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Real Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Thing (2020)?
- In US, The Real Thing is available to 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 The Real Thing worth watching?
- The Real Thing holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Real Thing?
- The Real Thing stars Win Morisaki, Kaho Tsuchimura, Shohei Uno, Kei Ishibashi and Akari Fukunaga.
- When was The Real Thing released?
- The Real Thing was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 232 minutes.