Good News (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1999, Good News is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. Kurosawa, who works for a film production company, meets Akiko, a divorcee and single mother, who works at a publishing house. Through the efforts of Akiko's son, Naoya, they fall in love and decide to get married. The good news continues with Kurosawa becoming an assistant producer, and Akiko's parents offering to make the down-payment for their apartment. However, things start to go wrong when the ever-generous and sometimes naive Kurosawa helps a respected friend by co-signing on his financial obligation. A warm and occasionally wacky comedy for the whole family.
Who’s in it. Good News stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Akiko Yada, Naomasa Musaka and Kyôko Kishida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Good News 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 Good News page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good News tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good News (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good News change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good News worth watching?
- Good News holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Good News?
- Good News stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Akiko Yada, Naomasa Musaka, Kyôko Kishida and Ran Ito.
- When was Good News released?
- Good News was released in 1999.