Fly me to the Saitama (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, Fly me to the Saitama is a comedy film directed by Hideki Takeuchi, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. People from Saitama Prefecture are persecuted and, because of this, they hide the fact that they are from there. In Tokyo, Momomi Hakuhodo is a male high school student and the son of the Tokyo governor. Physically, Momomi Hakuhodo looks like a girl. One day, he meets mysterious male transfer student Rei Asami. They are attracted to each other, but Rei Asami is from Saitama Prefecture.
Who’s in it. Fly me to the Saitama stars Fumi Nikaido as Momomi Hakuhodo, GACKT as Rei Asami, Yūsuke Iseya as Sho Akutsu and Brother Tom as Yoshiumi Sugawara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Fly me to the Saitama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fly me to the Saitama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fly me to the Saitama tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fly me to the Saitama (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fly me to the Saitama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fly me to the Saitama worth watching?
- Fly me to the Saitama holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fly me to the Saitama?
- Fly me to the Saitama stars Fumi Nikaido, GACKT, Yūsuke Iseya, Brother Tom and Kumiko Aso.
- When was Fly me to the Saitama released?
- Fly me to the Saitama was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.