Not in Textbooks (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, Not in Textbooks is a comedy and romance film directed by Shota Sasaki, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. The romantic comedy and drama follows the manga of the same name and follows the adventures of cute and coquettish schoolgirl Shirabaka Aya and nerd of a man Tairaku Arihiko. There is a problem or two. Aya loves Arihiko. Arihiko is a school teacher. Aya is a student at the school. Aya's father is a yakuza thug. Aya and Arihiko live in the same apartment. Aya is hot. Arihiko could lose his job.
Who’s in it. Not in Textbooks stars Ayaka Morikawa as Aya Shirakaba, Ryoma Baba as Arihiko Tairaku, Moemi Katayama as Yayoi Satsuki and Yurisa as Saki Kosuge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Not in Textbooks 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 Not in Textbooks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Not in Textbooks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not in Textbooks (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Not in Textbooks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Not in Textbooks worth watching?
- Not in Textbooks holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Not in Textbooks?
- Not in Textbooks stars Ayaka Morikawa, Ryoma Baba, Moemi Katayama, Yurisa and Wataru Ichinose.
- When was Not in Textbooks released?
- Not in Textbooks was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.