Lust in the Rain (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2024, Lust in the Rain is a drama and romance film directed by Shinzo Katayama, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. The story centers on Yoshio, a poor and struggling manga artist who lives in Kitamachi. He is sent by Oyaji, the landlord of his apartment who is also engaged in other shady businesses, to help a novelist called Imori move in, and meets a recently-divorced woman named Fukuko. Yoshio is immediately bewitched by her beauty, even though she is already seeing someone else. In the meantime, Imori establishes an advertising agency, borrowing the name of a larger agency from the wealthier Minamicho, in order to sell his novel. Yoshio ends up helping with Imori's efforts, and somehow Imori and Fukuko come to live together with Yoshio.
Who’s in it. Lust in the Rain stars Ryo Narita as Yoshio, Eriko Nakamura as Fukuko, Go Morita as Imori and Naoto Takenaka as Oyaji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Lust in the Rain 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 Lust in the Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lust in the Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lust in the Rain (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lust in the Rain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lust in the Rain worth watching?
- Lust in the Rain holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lust in the Rain?
- Lust in the Rain stars Ryo Narita, Eriko Nakamura, Go Morita, Naoto Takenaka and Li Xing.
- When was Lust in the Rain released?
- Lust in the Rain was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.