Get to the Punchline (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2019, Get to the Punchline is a comedy and drama film directed by Non, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Rumi Hayachine is a 2nd-year high school student living in Tono who loves to daydream about and draw supernatural spirits. One day, her beloved grandmother decides to move out saying, “I want to do what I want with my life.” At school, Rumi is pressured to think about her future but cannot decide what path she wants to take. When her best friend Kie says she wants to go to university in Tokyo, Rumi feels even more abandoned by everyone around her. However, Kie secretly submits a drawing made by Rumi into a contest, and it wins an award. This gives Rumi the extra bit of confidence she needs to find her path in life.
Who’s in it. Get to the Punchline stars Non as Rumi Hayachine, Kaori Momoi as Grandmother, Honami Kurashita as Kie and Misayo Haruki as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Get to the Punchline 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 Get to the Punchline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get to the Punchline tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get to the Punchline (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Get to the Punchline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Get to the Punchline worth watching?
- Get to the Punchline holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Get to the Punchline?
- Get to the Punchline stars Non, Kaori Momoi, Honami Kurashita, Misayo Haruki and Takuya Matsunaga.
- When was Get to the Punchline released?
- Get to the Punchline was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.