Midnight Diner (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 2009, Midnight Diner is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor's willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant's patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper.
Who’s in it. Midnight Diner stars Kaoru Kobayashi as Master, Toshiki Ayata as Kosuzu, Mansaku Fuwa as Chu-san and Shohei Uno as Komichi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Midnight Diner sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight Diner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Diner tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Diner (2009)?
- In US, Midnight Diner is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Midnight Diner worth watching?
- Midnight Diner holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Midnight Diner?
- Midnight Diner stars Kaoru Kobayashi, Toshiki Ayata, Mansaku Fuwa, Shohei Uno and Hoshi Ishida.
- When was Midnight Diner released?
- Midnight Diner was released in 2009.