The Match Girl (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, The Match Girl is a fantasy film directed by Hiroshi Uchida, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Rin (Sumire Sato) is a girl who sells matches. The buyers of the matches can fulfill their dreams by lighting the match, but they are also playing with fire. Based on manga series "Match Shoujo" by Sanami Suzuki (first published 2014 in monthly seinen manga magazine Young Ace). "Match Shoujo" is motivated by the short story “The Little Match Girl” written by Hans Christian Andersen and published in 1845.
Who’s in it. The Match Girl stars Sumire Sato as Rin, Yutaka Kobayashi as Isami Naito, Honda Takafumi as Osamu Ujiie and Kensho Ono as Kanato Kishida, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Match Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Match Girl tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Match Girl (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Match Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Match Girl?
- The Match Girl stars Sumire Sato, Yutaka Kobayashi, Honda Takafumi, Kensho Ono and Karen Miyama.
- When was The Match Girl released?
- The Match Girl was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.