Pompo the Cinephile (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2021, Pompo the Cinephile is a comedy, drama and animation film directed by Takayuki Hirao, running about 94 minutes. “Bright lights. Big dreams. No experience.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...
Who’s in it. Pompo the Cinephile stars Konomi Kohara as Joel Davidovich 'Pompo' Pomponette (voice), Hiroya Shimizu as Gene Fini (voice), Rinka Otani as Nathalie Woodward (voice) and Ai Kakuma as Mystia (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pompo the Cinephile has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pompo the Cinephile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pompo the Cinephile tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pompo the Cinephile (2021)?
- In US, Pompo the Cinephile is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pompo the Cinephile worth watching?
- Pompo the Cinephile holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pompo the Cinephile?
- Pompo the Cinephile stars Konomi Kohara, Hiroya Shimizu, Rinka Otani, Ai Kakuma and Akio Otsuka.
- When was Pompo the Cinephile released?
- Pompo the Cinephile was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.