Tug of War! (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2012, Tug of War! is a comedy film directed by Nobuo Mizuta, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The mayor of Oita wants to improve the image of his city, so he instructs Chiaki - a young woman working for the city's PR department - to form a female tug of war team. Nobuo MIZUTA mixes comedy, drama and a pinch of social criticism to tell a tale of eight women, their everyday struggles and their support for each other.
Who’s in it. Tug of War! stars Mao Inoue as Chiaki Nishikawa, Keiko Matsuzaka as Yoko Nishikawa, Tetsuji Tamayama as Kimio Kumada and Naomi Nishida as Emi Nakayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tug of War! 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 Tug of War! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tug of War! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tug of War! (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tug of War! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tug of War! worth watching?
- Tug of War! holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tug of War!?
- Tug of War! stars Mao Inoue, Keiko Matsuzaka, Tetsuji Tamayama, Naomi Nishida and Naomi Watanabe.
- When was Tug of War! released?
- Tug of War! was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.