Saving Shuli-San (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2025, Saving Shuli-San is a comedy film directed by Ben Bachar, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. After the Israeli box office success of the first film, Avihu, Betzalel, and Natty return to theaters - this time, to save Shuli from the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza. The trio embarks on a wild adventure across Japan, along with Bat Sheva, Shuli's boss at his Tokyo restaurant job, and Roboko - a female android. Along the way, they'll have to face ninjas, the Yakuza, the crazy Japanese culture - and complete their biggest challenge: Saving Shuli. Again.
Who’s in it. Saving Shuli-San stars Shalom Michaelshvili as Natty, Tzion Baruch as Avihu, Asi Israelof as Betzalel and David Shaul as Shuli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Saving Shuli-San has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving Shuli-San page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving Shuli-San tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving Shuli-San (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saving Shuli-San change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saving Shuli-San worth watching?
- Saving Shuli-San holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saving Shuli-San?
- Saving Shuli-San stars Shalom Michaelshvili, Tzion Baruch, Asi Israelof, David Shaul and Emma Meding.
- When was Saving Shuli-San released?
- Saving Shuli-San was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
