Above the Clouds (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2003, Above the Clouds is a drama film directed by Katsuya Tomita, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In some lonely countryside, or more precisely, in the smaller district where the word “community” still fits perfectly, there is an old temple with a red rusty roof. The temple is called Kôun’in whose roof has a tale passed down from ancient times. The tale is based on the myth of dragon god: Once upon a time at a brumous crack of dawn, all kinds of snakes magically flocked to a waterfall. As soon as they merged into a single huge serpent, it started to fly up heavenward. But when it incarnadined his body with the red color of the roof, it transformed itself into a rising dragon.
Who’s in it. Above the Clouds stars Toranosuke Aizawa, Masahide Nishimura, Tsuyoshi Takano and Akemi Furuya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Above the Clouds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Above the Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Above the Clouds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Above the Clouds (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Above the Clouds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Above the Clouds worth watching?
- Above the Clouds holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Above the Clouds?
- Above the Clouds stars Toranosuke Aizawa, Masahide Nishimura, Tsuyoshi Takano, Akemi Furuya and Umika Araki.
- When was Above the Clouds released?
- Above the Clouds was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.