Dad's Backdrop (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2004, Dad's Backdrop is a comedy and drama film directed by Toshio Lee, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Middle-aged pro wrestler Ushinosuke's wife passes away, and he and his son, Kazuo, move in with his father. His fellow wrestlers help them shift house and celebrate their new home, but in the midst of their revelry sits Kazuo with a pained look on his face. He hates pro wrestling with a passion and is embarrassed by his father who has made a heel turn in order to save the ailing wrestling organization he belongs to. He even keeps his dad's profession a secret from his new classmates. When Ushinosuke finds out how his son feels, he sets up an unusual death match with a karate champion in a bid for acceptance. He is knocked down several times, but each time manages to rise to his feet and inch towards the championship. Finally he manages to unleash his finishing move, a devastating backdrop, and achieves a miraculous upset victory with Kazuo watching on proudly.
Who’s in it. Dad's Backdrop stars Takashi Ukaji as Ushinosuke Shimoda, Ryunosuke Kamiki as Kazuo Shimoda, Kaho Minami as Hanae Kanehara and Eiji Minakata as Matsunosuke Shimoda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Dad's Backdrop sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dad's Backdrop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dad's Backdrop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dad's Backdrop (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dad's Backdrop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dad's Backdrop worth watching?
- Dad's Backdrop holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dad's Backdrop?
- Dad's Backdrop stars Takashi Ukaji, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kaho Minami, Eiji Minakata and Yuuki tanaka.
- When was Dad's Backdrop released?
- Dad's Backdrop was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.