Homestay (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2022, Homestay is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Natsuki Seta, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is "lucky" and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Makoto Kobayashi, who has just committed suicide.
Who’s in it. Homestay stars Kento Nagao as Shiro / Makoto Kobayashi, Anna Yamada as Akira Fujieda, Rikako Yagi as Mitsuki Takasaka and Kuranosuke Sasaki as Osamu Kobayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Homestay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homestay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homestay tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homestay (2022)?
- In US, Homestay is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homestay worth watching?
- Homestay holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homestay?
- Homestay stars Kento Nagao, Anna Yamada, Rikako Yagi, Kuranosuke Sasaki and Hikari Ishida.
- When was Homestay released?
- Homestay was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.