Ballad (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, Ballad is an action, drama and romance film directed by Takashi Yamazaki, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the plot of an award-winning Crayon Shin-chan animated movie from 2002, a boy named Shinichi (Takei) does the time-traveling and meets a feared general named Ijiri Matabei (Kusanagi). Ijiri is in love with Princess Ren (Aragaki) who subsequently rejects an arranged marriage to Okura Itakatora (Osawa), a powerful daimyo of northern Kanto. Enraged by the rejection, Okura sends a large army to Ijiri's smaller state and it's up to Shinichi to change their destiny.
Who’s in it. Ballad stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Matabe Ijiri, Yui Aragaki as Princess Renheme, Takao Osawa as Itakatora Ohkura and Yui Natsukawa as Misako Kawakami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Ballad 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 Ballad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballad tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballad (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ballad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ballad worth watching?
- Ballad holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ballad?
- Ballad stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Yui Aragaki, Takao Osawa, Yui Natsukawa and Michitaka Tsutsui.
- When was Ballad released?
- Ballad was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.