The First Slam Dunk (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2022, The First Slam Dunk is a comedy, drama, animation and romance film directed by Takehiko Inoue, running about 125 minutes. “17 years and... 40 minutes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.
Who’s in it. The First Slam Dunk stars Shūgo Nakamura as Ryota Miyagi (voice), Takeshi Kusao as Sakuragi Hanamichi (voice), Jun Kasama as Hisashi Mitsui (voice) and Shinichiro Kamio as Kaede Rukawa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The First Slam Dunk has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $258M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Slam Dunk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Slam Dunk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Slam Dunk (2022)?
- In US, The First Slam Dunk is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Slam Dunk worth watching?
- The First Slam Dunk holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First Slam Dunk?
- The First Slam Dunk stars Shūgo Nakamura, Takeshi Kusao, Jun Kasama, Shinichiro Kamio and Yoku Shioya.
- When was The First Slam Dunk released?
- The First Slam Dunk was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.