First Gentleman (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2021, First Gentleman is a romance film directed by Hayato Kawai.
What it’s about. Hiyori (Kei Tanaka) is an ornithologist (expert on birds). His wife is Rinko (Miki Nakatani). She is the leader the minority opposition party. One morning, Hiyori is about to travel to an isolated island to watch birds on a 10 day trip. Before he leaves, Rinko asks him if she becomes the prime minister would he be inconvenienced. Hiyori then goes on his bird watching trip. During this time, he is completely isolated from the outside world. When he returns home, his wife Rinko is now the prime minister of the country. She is also the first ever female prime minister of Japan. Suddenly, Hiyori is now the first gentleman of the country. He decides to support his wife, but he finds himself caught up in unexpected circumstances.
Who’s in it. First Gentleman stars Kei Tanaka as Hiyori Soma, Miki Nakatani as Rinko Soma, Shihori Kanjiya and Asuka Kudo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, First Gentleman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Gentleman page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Gentleman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Gentleman (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Gentleman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Gentleman worth watching?
- First Gentleman holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Gentleman?
- First Gentleman stars Kei Tanaka, Miki Nakatani, Shihori Kanjiya, Asuka Kudo and Airi Matsui.
- When was First Gentleman released?
- First Gentleman was released in 2021.