#HandballStrive (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, #HandballStrive is a comedy and drama film directed by Daigo Matsui, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The school’s handball club is about to close down. Can social media bring it back to life? Masao Kiyota is a high school student living in Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture. Lacking passion for anything in life, he spends his days like so many youth on his smartphone along with his childhood friend, Okamoto. One day, they upload a photo taken three years previously when they were both part of their school’s handball team. To their surprise, the post goes a little viral. Encouraged, they add the hashtag: “#Handball Full Power” and are swarmed with “likes” from around the country. Amidst the sudden social media attention, Masao and Okamoto set to resuscitating a nearly defunct men’s handball team.
Who’s in it. #HandballStrive stars Seishirou Katou as Masao Kiyota, Kotaro Daigo as Okamoto, Aju Makita as Kurosawa and Haruka Imou as Nanao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, #HandballStrive has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch #HandballStrive page.
If you liked it. Fans of #HandballStrive tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch #HandballStrive (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for #HandballStrive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is #HandballStrive worth watching?
- #HandballStrive holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in #HandballStrive?
- #HandballStrive stars Seishirou Katou, Kotaro Daigo, Aju Makita, Haruka Imou and Ryota Bando.
- When was #HandballStrive released?
- #HandballStrive was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.