April Fools (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, April Fools is a comedy film directed by Junichi Ishikawa, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Ayumi Nitta is a member of a hospital cleaning staff and suffers from extreme social anxiety. After having a one-night stand with genius surgeon and sex addict Wataru Makino, Ayumi discovers she’s pregnant. However, when she tells Wataru, he dismisses her claim as a bad April Fools joke. Refusing to believe he could possibly be the father of Ayumi’s baby after just one night together, Wataru takes a woman named Reiko on a date to an Italian restaurant. However, Ayumi also shows up, leading to a major incident.
Who’s in it. April Fools stars Erika Toda as Ayumi Nitta, Tori Matsuzaka as Wataru Makino, Nanao as Reiko and Yusuke Santamaria as Restaurant Receptionist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, April Fools 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 April Fools page.
If you liked it. Fans of April Fools tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April Fools (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for April Fools change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is April Fools worth watching?
- April Fools holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in April Fools?
- April Fools stars Erika Toda, Tori Matsuzaka, Nanao, Yusuke Santamaria and Yukiyoshi Ozawa.
- When was April Fools released?
- April Fools was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.