Eternal Family (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Eternal Family is a comedy and animation film directed by Koji Morimoto, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Six men and women who are completely underground to one another have been given false memories and are living together as a family in a capsule hall. They know nothing about the outside world, and that they are broadcasted as a real-life soap opera in the imaginary community of Champon City.
Who’s in it. Eternal Family stars Masashi Hirose as Ben Hanada (voice), Yuko Mizutani as Akiko (voice), Kappei Yamaguchi as Sasuke (voice) and Wasabi Mizuta as Michael (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Eternal Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eternal Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eternal Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eternal Family (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eternal Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eternal Family worth watching?
- Eternal Family holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eternal Family?
- Eternal Family stars Masashi Hirose, Yuko Mizutani, Kappei Yamaguchi, Wasabi Mizuta and Ako Mayama.
- When was Eternal Family released?
- Eternal Family was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.