Gold Medal Man (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, Gold Medal Man is a comedy film directed by Teruyoshi Uchimura, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Senichi was born in 1964, when the entire nation was excited about the Tokyo Olympics. As an elementary student, Senichi won a footrace and got a taste of what winning felt like. Since then, Senichi takes part in various competitions including drawing and usually wins. He keeps struggling to win gold medals at competitions.
Who’s in it. Gold Medal Man stars Teruyoshi Uchimura as Senichi Akita, Yuri Chinen as Senichi Akita (teen), Tae Kimura as Yoriko Kametani and Tsuyoshi Muro as Shuntaro Murata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Gold Medal Man 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 Gold Medal Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gold Medal Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gold Medal Man (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gold Medal Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gold Medal Man worth watching?
- Gold Medal Man holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gold Medal Man?
- Gold Medal Man stars Teruyoshi Uchimura, Yuri Chinen, Tae Kimura, Tsuyoshi Muro and Tao Tsuchiya.