SHOWTIME 7 (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2025, SHOWTIME 7 is a drama and thriller film directed by Kazutaka Watanabe, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Orimoto Shinnosuke, a former popular news anchor, was forced to leave the nationwide news program “Showtime 7” for a certain reason. Orimoto, now a negotiator, forcefully goes live on air to negotiate with a bomber. Based on the 2013 Korean film “Terror, Live.”
Who’s in it. SHOWTIME 7 stars Hiroshi Abe as Orimoto Shinnosuke, Ryo Ryusei as Asaka Seiya, Meru Nukumi as Yuki Chiharu and Haruka Igawa as Ito Sakura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, SHOWTIME 7 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch SHOWTIME 7 page.
If you liked it. Fans of SHOWTIME 7 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch SHOWTIME 7 (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for SHOWTIME 7 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is SHOWTIME 7 worth watching?
- SHOWTIME 7 holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in SHOWTIME 7?
- SHOWTIME 7 stars Hiroshi Abe, Ryo Ryusei, Meru Nukumi, Haruka Igawa and Kotaro Yoshida.
- When was SHOWTIME 7 released?
- SHOWTIME 7 was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.