Ramen Heads (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, Ramen Heads is a documentary film directed by Koki Shigeno, running about 93 minutes. “I dare you to try the best ramen in Japan.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Ramen Heads, Osamu Tomita, Japan's reigning king of ramen, takes us deep into his world, revealing every single step of his obsessive approach to creating the perfect soup and noodles, and his relentless search for the highest-quality ingredients.
Who’s in it. Ramen Heads stars Osamu Tomita as Himself, Kumiko Ishida as Self, Shôta Iida as Himself and Katsuya Kobayashi as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Ramen Heads 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 Ramen Heads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ramen Heads tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ramen Heads (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ramen Heads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ramen Heads worth watching?
- Ramen Heads holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ramen Heads?
- Ramen Heads stars Osamu Tomita, Kumiko Ishida, Shôta Iida, Katsuya Kobayashi and Yûki Ohnishi.
- When was Ramen Heads released?
- Ramen Heads was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.