Big Man Japan (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Big Man Japan is an action, comedy, animation and science fiction film directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Daisato, a second-rate, third-generation superhero, annoys his neighbors with the noise and destruction he causes on the job. But a heroic public image is the least of his concerns. Besides defending Japan from bizarre monsters, he must deal with an agent seeking to brand him with ads, a superhero grandfather with Alzheimer's and a family embarrassed by his incompetence.
Who’s in it. Big Man Japan stars Hitoshi Matsumoto as Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin, UA as Manager Kobori, Itsuji Itao as Female Niou-no-jû and Ryunosuke Kamiki as Warabe-no-jû, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Big Man Japan 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 Big Man Japan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Man Japan 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 Big Man Japan (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Man Japan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Man Japan worth watching?
- Big Man Japan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Man Japan?
- Big Man Japan stars Hitoshi Matsumoto, UA, Itsuji Itao, Ryunosuke Kamiki and Daisuke Miyagawa.
- When was Big Man Japan released?
- Big Man Japan was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.