Tokyo Idols (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Tokyo Idols is a music and documentary film directed by Kyoko Miyake, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. This exploration of Japan's fascination with girl bands and their music follows an aspiring pop singer and her fans, delving into the cultural obsession with young female sexuality and the growing disconnect between men and women in hypermodern societies.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Idols stars Rio Hiiragi as Self, Yuzuha Oda as Self and Masayoshi Sakai as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tokyo Idols has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Idols page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Idols tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Idols (2017)?
- In US, Tokyo Idols is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Idols worth watching?
- Tokyo Idols holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Idols?
- Tokyo Idols stars Rio Hiiragi, Yuzuha Oda and Masayoshi Sakai.
- When was Tokyo Idols released?
- Tokyo Idols was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.