The Projects (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, The Projects is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Junji Sakamoto, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Whether it's someone mixing burnables and recyclables or noise from a neighbor's domestic spat, there's always something occupying the residents of a housing project in the suburbs of Osaka. However Hinako (Naomi Fujiyama) and Seiji (Ittoku Kishibe) couldn't care less. Having moved in just six months ago after the closure of their herbal medicine shop, the old couple is reluctantly putting their life back together. But when Seiji disappears, the apartment rumor mill churns: divorce, murder, dismemberment? As the story spins out of control, and a mysterious man with a parasol puts in a tall order of natural remedies, the truth turns out to be even more fantastic than gossip. Ranging from incisive comedy of errors to absurdist adventure to moving late life romance, "The Projects" is one of the biggest surprises of the year.
Who’s in it. The Projects stars Naomi Fujiyama as Hinako Yamashita, Ittoku Kishibe as Seiji Yamashita, Michiyo Yasuda as Kimiko Gyotoku and Renji Ishibashi as Shozo Gyotoku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Projects 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 The Projects page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Projects tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Projects (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Projects change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Projects worth watching?
- The Projects holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Projects?
- The Projects stars Naomi Fujiyama, Ittoku Kishibe, Michiyo Yasuda, Renji Ishibashi and Takayuki Takuma.
- When was The Projects released?
- The Projects was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.