Ping Pong (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, Ping Pong is a comedy and drama film directed by Fumihiko Sori, running about 114 minutes. “Enter the hero!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to play the game of ping pong. From there a life long best friend relationship comes into existence between these two polar opposite kids.
Who’s in it. Ping Pong stars Arata Iura as Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto, Yosuke Kubozuka as Yutaka Hoshino / Peco, Sam Lee as Kong "China" Wenge and Shido Nakamura as Ryuichi "Dragon" Kazama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ping Pong has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ping Pong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ping Pong tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ping Pong (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ping Pong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ping Pong worth watching?
- Ping Pong holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ping Pong?
- Ping Pong stars Arata Iura, Yosuke Kubozuka, Sam Lee, Shido Nakamura and Suzuki Matsuo.
- When was Ping Pong released?
- Ping Pong was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.