Symbol (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 2009, Symbol is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A man wakes up in a white empty room, with nothing apart from strange "buttons". He needs to push the correct buttons in order to get what he wants.
Who’s in it. Symbol stars Hitoshi Matsumoto as The Man, David Quintero as Escargot Man, Antonio's Father, Carlos C. Torres as Antonio and Luis Accinelli as Antonio's Uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Symbol 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 Symbol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Symbol tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Symbol (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Symbol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Symbol worth watching?
- Symbol holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Symbol?
- Symbol stars Hitoshi Matsumoto, David Quintero, Carlos C. Torres, Luis Accinelli and Lilian Tapia.
- When was Symbol released?
- Symbol was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
