Same Old, Same Old (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Same Old, Same Old is a comedy, family and mystery film directed by Rikiya Imaizumi, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. Focusing on the lives (and a few deaths) of three filmmakers, Rikiya Imaizumi (Their Distance, Sad Tea) tackles weighty themes in this new ensemble drama set in Tokyo and Fukushima. Director Kajiwara, struggling to earn a living from film, gets an offer to do a music video. But it doesn’t go well and he finds himself in an unexpected situation. Actress Aoba witnesses her filmmaker boyfriend's suicide and decides to hide his body. Gardener Taro plans to close the family business he inherits from his father, but receives a phone call one night from the self-declared girlfriend of his estranged twin, Jiro.
Who’s in it. Same Old, Same Old stars Taro Uchibori as Taro Imaizumi / Yoshito Yamashita, Marika Matsumoto as Aoba Harada, Yui Murata as Sachiko Tada and Masaru Yahagi as Yuichi Kajiwara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Same Old, Same Old page.
If you liked it. Fans of Same Old, Same Old tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Same Old, Same Old (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Same Old, Same Old change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Same Old, Same Old?
- Same Old, Same Old stars Taro Uchibori, Marika Matsumoto, Yui Murata, Masaru Yahagi and Ayano Kaneko.
- When was Same Old, Same Old released?
- Same Old, Same Old was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.