Nine (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Nine is a comedy, drama, animation and romance film directed by Gisaburō Sugii, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Just before entering Seishuu High School, track star Katsuya Niimi and judo champion Susumu Karasawa see a girl crying as the school loses a baseball game. The boys decide to join the team and improve it in order to make her smile. The girl turns out to be Yuri Nakao, daughter of the baseball coach, and they learn the baseball team will be shut down if it doesn't start winning. The series follows the three, as well as pitcher Eiji Kurahashi, as Niimi and Karasawa learn about baseball and what it means to be one of nine players on a team, as they work together through high school make it to Koushien.
Who’s in it. Nine stars Toru Furuya as Katsuya Niimi (voice), Mariko Kurata, Kei Tomiyama and Masashi Hironaka.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nine 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 Nine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nine (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nine worth watching?
- Nine holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nine?
- Nine stars Toru Furuya, Mariko Kurata, Kei Tomiyama and Masashi Hironaka.
- When was Nine released?
- Nine was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.