The Last Town We Saw (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, The Last Town We Saw is a tv movie and war film directed by Osamu Katayama.

What it’s about. The narrative centers on Taichi Tamiya, a television scriptwriter living in modern-day Tokyo with his family. Their ordinary lives are disrupted when they inexplicably time-travel to June 1944, during the height of World War II. Confronted with the harsh realities of wartime Japan—scarcity of resources, constant air raids, and societal pressures—the family struggles to adapt and survive. The story delves into their attempts to navigate this perilous era while seeking a way back to their original time.

Who’s in it. The Last Town We Saw stars Yo Oizumi as Tamiya Taichi, Yoh Yoshida as Tamiya Hikari, Ami Touma as Tamiya Nobuko and Tomoya Oku as Kojima Shinya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Last Town We Saw 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 The Last Town We Saw page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Last Town We Saw tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.