Tokyo! (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Tokyo! is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Bong Joon-ho, running about 112 minutes. “Three tall tales. one big city.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three distinct tales unfold in the bustling city of Tokyo. Merde, a bizarre sewer-dweller, emerges from a manhole and begins terrorizing pedestrians. After his arrest, he stands trial and lashes out at a hostile courtroom. A man who has resigned himself to a life of solitude reconsiders after meeting a charming pizza delivery woman. And finally, a happy young couple find themselves undergoing a series of frightening metamorphoses.
Who’s in it. Tokyo! stars Ayako Fujitani as Hiroko (segment "Interior Design"), Ryo Kase as Akira (segment "Interior Design"), Ayumi Ito as Akemi (segment "Interior Design") and Nao Omori as Hiroshi (segment "Interior Design"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tokyo! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo! (2008)?
- In US, Tokyo! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo! worth watching?
- Tokyo! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tokyo!?
- Tokyo! stars Ayako Fujitani, Ryo Kase, Ayumi Ito, Nao Omori and Satoshi Tsumabuki.
- When was Tokyo! released?
- Tokyo! was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.