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Maria (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Series · ★ 9

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Released in 2001, Maria is a drama series.

What it’s about. Four sisters are all involved with the medical field. Sora inherits a medical clinic in Shinjuku from her father, while Umi is a doctor researching gene therapy. Riku's husband owns a large hospital, and Mimi is a trainee doctor dreaming of becoming famous. The four sisters are shocked to meet an unknown half-sister, Hiyo, from Hokkaido.

Who’s in it. Maria stars Atsuko Asano as Sora Sakamoto, Maki Goto as Hiyo Sakamoto, Misa Uehara and Rei Kikukawa as Mimi Sakamoto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Maria sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maria page.

If you liked it. Fans of Maria tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Maria (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maria change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Maria worth watching?
Maria holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Maria?
Maria stars Atsuko Asano, Maki Goto, Misa Uehara, Rei Kikukawa and Kumiko Okae.
When was Maria released?
Maria was released in 2001.