Strangers in Kyoto (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2025, Strangers in Kyoto is a drama and comedy film directed by Masanori Tominaga, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Madoka meets her husband's parents, who run a 450-year-old hand fan shop in the center of Kyoto. Together with her artist friend Anzai, they start an essay manga about the traditional shops in the area. On Madoka's first day minding the store alone, she ends up giving an interview to a TV crew and angering quite a lot of people by being a bit too candid. While Madoka is enamored by Kyoto, she has quite a lot to learn about the unsaid rules and the passive-aggressiveness of the local proprietresses.
Who’s in it. Strangers in Kyoto stars Mai Fukagawa as Shibusawa Madoka, Ritsu Otomo as Shibusawa Mario, Zuru Onodera and Reiko Kataoka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Strangers in Kyoto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strangers in Kyoto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strangers in Kyoto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strangers in Kyoto (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Strangers in Kyoto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Strangers in Kyoto worth watching?
- Strangers in Kyoto holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strangers in Kyoto?
- Strangers in Kyoto stars Mai Fukagawa, Ritsu Otomo, Zuru Onodera, Reiko Kataoka and Ryuya Wakaba.
- When was Strangers in Kyoto released?
- Strangers in Kyoto was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.