Farewell, Mr. Premier (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1997, Farewell, Mr. Premier is a drama series.
What it’s about. What happens when the Prime Minister of Japan suddenly has the lowest approval ratings in history? Tamura Masakazu plays an unpopular Prime Minister who faces daily protests of citizens, inside betrayals, and the decision of a new Chief Cabinet Secretary. He makes an unprecedented selection, choosing his daughter's private tutor, who is only in his 20s and not even a politician! Will the Prime Minister be able to turn his ratings around, or will he be forced to resign? This drama focuses on the government of Japan, with a comedic twist.
Who’s in it. Farewell, Mr. Premier stars Masakazu Tamura, Honami Suzuki, Michitaka Tsutsui and Mayu Tsuruta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Farewell, Mr. Premier 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 Farewell, Mr. Premier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell, Mr. Premier tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell, Mr. Premier (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell, Mr. Premier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell, Mr. Premier worth watching?
- Farewell, Mr. Premier holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Farewell, Mr. Premier?
- Farewell, Mr. Premier stars Masakazu Tamura, Honami Suzuki, Michitaka Tsutsui, Mayu Tsuruta and Masahiko Nishimura.
- When was Farewell, Mr. Premier released?
- Farewell, Mr. Premier was released in 1997.