Typhoon Club (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1985, Typhoon Club is a drama and romance film directed by Shinji Sômai, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie takes place in the five-day period before, during and after a ferocious, seemingly liberating typhoon, which five of the students endure while marooned in their school gymnasium.
Who’s in it. Typhoon Club stars Youki Kudoh as Rie Takami, Yuichi Mikami as Kyoichi Mikami, Yuka Ônishi as Michiko Omachi and Tomokazu Miura as Teacher Umemiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Typhoon Club has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Typhoon Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of Typhoon Club tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Typhoon Club (1985)?
- In US, Typhoon Club is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Typhoon Club worth watching?
- Typhoon Club holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Typhoon Club?
- Typhoon Club stars Youki Kudoh, Yuichi Mikami, Yuka Ônishi, Tomokazu Miura and Saburo Date.
- When was Typhoon Club released?
- Typhoon Club was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.