The Drifting Classroom (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, The Drifting Classroom is a comedy, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. An entire Japanese international grade school—and all within—are mysteriously transported to a foreboding desert wasteland. As the story unfolds, the diminishing student body weathers this apocalyptic crisis while searching for clues about their surroundings, and dealing with psychological breakdown and dangerous exterior forces.
Who’s in it. The Drifting Classroom stars Yasufumi Hayashi as Sho Takamatsu, Kiwako Harada as Kazuko, Yuki Kitazume as Tatsuya Fugiki and Nenji Kobayashi as Yoshio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Drifting Classroom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Drifting Classroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drifting Classroom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drifting Classroom (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Drifting Classroom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Drifting Classroom worth watching?
- The Drifting Classroom holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Drifting Classroom?
- The Drifting Classroom stars Yasufumi Hayashi, Kiwako Harada, Yuki Kitazume, Nenji Kobayashi and Kaho Minami.
- When was The Drifting Classroom released?
- The Drifting Classroom was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.