Lovers Are Wet (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1973, Lovers Are Wet is a drama film directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man named Katsu comes to a rural town by the sea, and begins to work as a movie reel carrier in a movie theater. Apparently this town is the hometown of Katsu, but no matter how many residents of the town ask, "Is it Katsu?" he just laughs. The wife of the cinema owner that has become involved with Katsu is interested in his past ...
Who’s in it. Lovers Are Wet stars Rie Nakagawa as Yoko(洋子), Tetsu Ōe as Katsu(克), Moeko Ezawa as Yoshie(よしえ) and Chizuyu Azami as Sachiko(幸子), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Lovers Are Wet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Plex. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovers Are Wet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovers Are Wet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lovers Are Wet (1973)?
- In US, Lovers Are Wet is available to stream on Film Movement Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lovers Are Wet worth watching?
- Lovers Are Wet holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lovers Are Wet?
- Lovers Are Wet stars Rie Nakagawa, Tetsu Ōe, Moeko Ezawa, Chizuyu Azami and Akira Takahashi.
- When was Lovers Are Wet released?
- Lovers Are Wet was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.