Hawaiian Dream (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Hawaiian Dream is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Tôru Kawashima, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Tatsuhiko and Shofumi are hoodlums living in downtown Hawaii, having flown out of Japan and entered the country illegally for a reason. The two make a living by trafficking pakalolo – marijuana – under the pretext of selling tea leaves, but they are in a foreign land where they don't speak the language well. When they get busted by the chief of police, they're forced to make a deal and and help get a local crime boss masquerading as a benevolent celebrity arrested.
Who’s in it. Hawaiian Dream stars Saburo Tokito as Tatsuhiko Kawazoe, Johnny Ohkura as Shoji Yamagiwa, Tamlyn Tomita as Karen Saito and Taiji Tonoyama as Shokichi Shimamura, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hawaiian Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hawaiian Dream 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 Hawaiian Dream (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hawaiian Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hawaiian Dream?
- Hawaiian Dream stars Saburo Tokito, Johnny Ohkura, Tamlyn Tomita, Taiji Tonoyama and Jun Tatara.
- When was Hawaiian Dream released?
- Hawaiian Dream was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.