Chinyuki (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, Chinyuki is a comedy film directed by Yudai Yamaguchi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Genzo is a monk on his way to Tianzhu (early East Asian name for India). Along the way, he happens to visit a house and meets an old couple. The couple has an adopted son, Taro Yamada (Kenichi Matsuyama). They ask Genzo to rehabilitate Taro who makes trouble with his magical power. Genzo takes Taro and travels to Tianzhu.
Who’s in it. Chinyuki stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Taro Yamada, Kana Kurashina as Genzo, Junpei Mizobata as Ryusho and Yoichi Nukumizu as Taizo Nakamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Chinyuki 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 Chinyuki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chinyuki tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chinyuki (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chinyuki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chinyuki worth watching?
- Chinyuki holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chinyuki?
- Chinyuki stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Kana Kurashina, Junpei Mizobata, Yoichi Nukumizu and Takashi Sasano.
- When was Chinyuki released?
- Chinyuki was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.