The Curtain Rises (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, The Curtain Rises is a drama film directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Saori is a high school student at a provincial city. She is a member of playgroup at her school. Yoshioka begins to work at the same high school as a new teacher. Yoshioka performed in plays when she was in college back in Tokyo. Saori, Yukko, Garuru, Nakanishi, Akemi decides to compete in a play competition. Their goal is to make it through the regional competions, but Teacher Yoshioka tells them their aiming low and that they should think about the national competition.
Who’s in it. The Curtain Rises stars Kanako Momota as Saori Takahashi, Shiori Tamai as Yuko Hashizume, Reni Takagi as Miki Saijo and Momoka Ariyasu as Etsuko Nakanishi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Curtain Rises 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 Curtain Rises page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Curtain Rises tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Curtain Rises (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Curtain Rises change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Curtain Rises worth watching?
- The Curtain Rises holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Curtain Rises?
- The Curtain Rises stars Kanako Momota, Shiori Tamai, Reni Takagi, Momoka Ariyasu and Ayaka Sasaki.
- When was The Curtain Rises released?
- The Curtain Rises was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.