Amateur Singing Contest (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Amateur Singing Contest is a comedy film directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Traditional Japanese pop singer Reiko (Muroi) decides to enter a well-known TV program for amateur singers along with a confused teenager (Ôtomo) and a 40-year-old father of four (Bito).
Who’s in it. Amateur Singing Contest stars Shigeru Muroi, Kohei Otomo, Isao Bitō and Ayumi Ito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Amateur Singing Contest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amateur Singing Contest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amateur Singing Contest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amateur Singing Contest (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amateur Singing Contest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amateur Singing Contest worth watching?
- Amateur Singing Contest holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amateur Singing Contest?
- Amateur Singing Contest stars Shigeru Muroi, Kohei Otomo, Isao Bitō, Ayumi Ito and Miyuki Matsuda.
- When was Amateur Singing Contest released?
- Amateur Singing Contest was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.