Saint Young Men (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2018, Saint Young Men is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Yuichi Fukuda, running about 76 minutes. “Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha vacation on Earth as roommates in a Tokyo apartment.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What if Jesus and Buddha were living on Earth in modern times? What if they shared an apartment in Japan? Saint☆Oniisan is a humorous drama about daily lives of Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha who are living together as roommates in a Tokyo apartment while taking a vacation on Earth. The comedy often involves jokes about Christianity, Buddhism, and all things related, as well as the main characters' attempts to hide their identities and understand modern society in Japan.
Who’s in it. Saint Young Men stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Jesus Christ, Shota Sometani as Gautama Buddha, Jiro Sato as Doctor and Umi Yamano as Landlady.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Saint Young Men has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saint Young Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saint Young Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saint Young Men (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saint Young Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saint Young Men worth watching?
- Saint Young Men holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saint Young Men?
- Saint Young Men stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Shota Sometani, Jiro Sato and Umi Yamano.
- When was Saint Young Men released?
- Saint Young Men was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.