Berlin Drifters (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, Berlin Drifters is a drama film directed by Kôichi Imaizumi, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Kôichi is a Japanese man living alone in Berlin. He has no job and hardly any friends. One night Kôichi meets Ryota at a bar which is also a sex club. Ryota came to Berlin to visit a German guy whom he had "met" on a dating app. His high hopes for romance (and marriage?) were quickly crushed since the German was only interested in sex, not even letting Ryota stay for the night. That is why Ryota ended up spending the night in the dark room of the sex club. Kôichi for some reason lets Ryota stay at his apartment. They have sex. Ryota goes out almost everyday to get laid by various local men and comes home to Kôichi's. Increasingly caught up with a strange feeling that is akin to but not quite frustration or curiosity (needless to say, it is not even close to love), Kôichi gradually gives himself up to sex with Ryota.
Who’s in it. Berlin Drifters stars Lyota Majima as Ryota, Kôichi Imaizumi as Kôichi, Mioo Satô and Michael Selvaggio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Berlin Drifters 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 Berlin Drifters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berlin Drifters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berlin Drifters (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Berlin Drifters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Berlin Drifters worth watching?
- Berlin Drifters holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Berlin Drifters?
- Berlin Drifters stars Lyota Majima, Kôichi Imaizumi, Mioo Satô, Michael Selvaggio and Claude Kolz.
- When was Berlin Drifters released?
- Berlin Drifters was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.