Coming Out (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 0.8
Released in 2005, Coming Out is a drama film directed by Osamu Satō, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Reiko, engaged to her boyfriend, Aki, meets a lesbian girl on a train who opens her up to the lesbian world. Reiko finds herself attracted to the girl, and is forced to make a difficult decision about her fiance. The film touches upon the delicate question of social acceptance of alternative lifestyles in the closed Japanese society of today. And it also has some steamy girl-on-girl erotica scenes!
Who’s in it. Coming Out stars Kyoko Natsume as Reiko, Kyoko Hayami as Mari, Hitomi Harada as Toshie and Kikujiro Honda as Mitsuo.
How it landed. With an audience score of 0.8/10, Coming Out has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coming Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coming Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coming Out (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coming Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coming Out worth watching?
- Coming Out holds an audience score of 0.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coming Out?
- Coming Out stars Kyoko Natsume, Kyoko Hayami, Hitomi Harada and Kikujiro Honda.
- When was Coming Out released?
- Coming Out was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.