Tokyo Boy (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, Tokyo Boy is a romance film directed by Shunichi Hirano, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Minato is a young girl who was traumatized at a young age by being abandoned by her parents and left with her senile grandmother. She frequently corresponds with a pen-pal named Night, a boy about the same age as her that she's never actually seen in person. Although Minato and Night are very different - Minato is upbeat while Night is brooding, they get along anyway and she regularly updates him on the happenings in her daily life. Minato is even willing to confide in Night that she's falling in love with a boy she's recently met named Sho.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Boy stars Maki Horikita as Minato Fujiki, Takuya Ishida as Shu Karasawa, Mitsuru Hirata and Reiko Kusamura.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Tokyo Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Boy (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tokyo Boy worth watching?
- Tokyo Boy holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Boy?
- Tokyo Boy stars Maki Horikita, Takuya Ishida, Mitsuru Hirata and Reiko Kusamura.
- When was Tokyo Boy released?
- Tokyo Boy was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.