Matsumoto Tribe (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Matsumoto Tribe is a comedy film directed by Ken Ninomiya, running about 85 minutes. “Beyond the truth...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Confident that he’s the next great Japanese thespian, Matsumoto Fighter and his manager roam the streets of Shibuya to promote him. When he finds out that up-andcoming indie director Matsunaga Daishi is holding auditions for his latest film, Matsumoto pulls out all the stops to get in. Director Ninomiya Ken began this project as a Borat-esque mockumentary about the desperate measures aspiring actors take to break into show business. But when Fighter and his manager push the limits of their unsuspecting prey a little too far, fiction and reality begin to overlap in disturbing and surprisingly violent ways. Will Fighter finally get his big break, or will his dreams come crumbling down?
Who’s in it. Matsumoto Tribe stars Fighter Matsumoto as Himself, Honoka Matsumoto as Herself, Masashi Komura as Himself and Tatsuo Kobayashi as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matsumoto Tribe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matsumoto Tribe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matsumoto Tribe (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matsumoto Tribe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Matsumoto Tribe?
- Matsumoto Tribe stars Fighter Matsumoto, Honoka Matsumoto, Masashi Komura, Tatsuo Kobayashi and Takeo Kikuchi.
- When was Matsumoto Tribe released?
- Matsumoto Tribe was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.