Big Dreams Little Tokyo (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2006, Big Dreams Little Tokyo is a comedy and romance film directed by Dave Boyle, running about 86 minutes. “Because a fish out of water is best served with ginger and wasabi.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Big Dreams Little Tokyo is the story of Boyd, an American with an uncanny ability to speak Japanese. Boyd aspires to succeed in the world of Japanese business but finds himself mostly on the outside looking in. Meanwhile, his roommate Jerome, is a Japanese American who has always felt too American to be Japanese but too Japanese to be American. He aspires to be a sumo wrestler but finds his weight and blood pressure are thwarting his dreams. Together they struggle to find their place in a world where cultural identity is seldom what it seems.
Who’s in it. Big Dreams Little Tokyo stars Dave Boyle as Boyd, Dave Boyle as Boyd, Jayson Watabe as Jerome and Rachel Morihiro as Mai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Big Dreams Little Tokyo 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 Dreams Little Tokyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Dreams Little Tokyo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Dreams Little Tokyo (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Dreams Little Tokyo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Dreams Little Tokyo worth watching?
- Big Dreams Little Tokyo holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Dreams Little Tokyo?
- Big Dreams Little Tokyo stars Dave Boyle, Dave Boyle, Jayson Watabe, Rachel Morihiro and Michael Yama.
- When was Big Dreams Little Tokyo released?
- Big Dreams Little Tokyo was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.