Almost Coming, Almost Dying (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2017, Almost Coming, Almost Dying is a comedy film directed by Toshimasa Kobayashi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. To reward himself for his new teaching gig in Sapporo, 29-year-old Manabu decides to celebrate New Year's Eve with a little treat at a local sex club. On the verge of... climaxing, he's struck by a brain hemorrhage and ends up buck naked at the hospital surrounded by his worried family who want to know how this happened.
Who’s in it. Almost Coming, Almost Dying stars Mitsuru Hirata as Le père de Manabu, Shunya Itabashi as Le docteur Ishige, Hanaka Kiki and Chizuru Oki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Almost Coming, Almost Dying has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almost Coming, Almost Dying page.
If you liked it. Fans of Almost Coming, Almost Dying tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almost Coming, Almost Dying (2017)?
- In US, Almost Coming, Almost Dying is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Almost Coming, Almost Dying worth watching?
- Almost Coming, Almost Dying holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Almost Coming, Almost Dying?
- Almost Coming, Almost Dying stars Mitsuru Hirata, Shunya Itabashi, Hanaka Kiki, Chizuru Oki and Chizuru Oki.
- When was Almost Coming, Almost Dying released?
- Almost Coming, Almost Dying was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.