This Is I (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2026, This Is I is a drama and music film directed by Yusaku Matsumoto, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Bullied for wanting to be an idol, Kenji finds belonging in a cabaret and help from a trailblazing doctor, emerging onstage as her true self, Ai Haruna.
Who’s in it. This Is I stars Haruki Mochizuki as Ai Haruna, Takumi Saitoh as Koji Wada, Tae Kimura as Hatsue and Seiji Chihara as Kazutaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, This Is I has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is I page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is I tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is I (2026)?
- In US, This Is I is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Is I worth watching?
- This Is I holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Is I?
- This Is I stars Haruki Mochizuki, Takumi Saitoh, Tae Kimura, Seiji Chihara and Ataru Nakamura.
- When was This Is I released?
- This Is I was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.