Shimbashi Detective Story (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 2018, Shimbashi Detective Story is a comedy and mystery film directed by Soichi Yokoyama, running about 83 minutes. “Behold the pink movie directorial debut of Okura Pictures’ first ever “New Director Discovery Project” Grand Prix winner, Shoichi Yokoyama, in this mysterious, yet slightly retro comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tamao Hatenashi is a 26 year old actor. Due to his unhinged imagination however, he gets an erection each time he acts, rendering him virtually unhireable. In spite of his problem, his luck takes a turn for the better when a fellow actor friend by the name of Maebari introduces him to Gonza, the CEO of a pink movie production company, and who immediately takes a shine to him. Buoyed by seeing his name printed on a movie script for the first time, Hatenashi immediately makes his way to the pink movie set. Upon arriving, he meets Yumika, the movie’s lead actress. Smitten by her kindness, he soon falls head over heels in love with her. As such, Hatenashi is horrified when he discovers that Yumika has been abducted from the set by a suspicious group of men, leaving only her panties behind. In order to track her down, Hatenashi immediately heads to Shimbashi, Tokyo in search of a legendary detective.
Who’s in it. Shimbashi Detective Story stars Kohei Nagano as Tamao Hatenashi, Mirai Sunohara as Yumika, Miki Sunohara as Yumika and Saryû Usui as Aya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Shimbashi Detective Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shimbashi Detective Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shimbashi Detective Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shimbashi Detective Story (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shimbashi Detective Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shimbashi Detective Story worth watching?
- Shimbashi Detective Story holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shimbashi Detective Story?
- Shimbashi Detective Story stars Kohei Nagano, Mirai Sunohara, Miki Sunohara, Saryû Usui and Ayumi Kimino.
- When was Shimbashi Detective Story released?
- Shimbashi Detective Story was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.