Shinjuku Boys (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1995, Shinjuku Boys is a documentary film directed by Kim Longinotto, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. A film about love and gender. This documentary is set in the New Marilyn night club in Tokyo, Japan - where the hosts are transgender men. They can only make their living as hosts in a nightclub with other 'wannabes' like them. The young women who come there often have relationships with them but the underlying fear is whether such a relationship can withstand the pressures on a girl to get married and have children. All three boys deal with this in different ways. These three hosts, the Shinjuku Boys, take us into their lives.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shinjuku Boys 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 Shinjuku Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shinjuku Boys tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shinjuku Boys (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shinjuku Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shinjuku Boys worth watching?
- Shinjuku Boys holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Shinjuku Boys released?
- Shinjuku Boys was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.