Atonement (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 1996, Atonement is a drama film directed by Satoru Kobayashi, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A father who is lazy with money. Kai, the son who always wipes his father's butt. He's a very healthy man. Even if his father sold him to a former male prostitute, Kai could not abandon his father. The person who kindly watches over him is Ryosuke, the owner of the beach house where the father and son suddenly drop by. Ryosuke tries to help Kai somehow, but...
Who’s in it. Atonement stars Tomoaki Kitamura as Kai, Yamakiyo as Ryosuke, Shouzou Sakairi and Hajime Mao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Atonement has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atonement page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atonement tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Atonement (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Atonement change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Atonement worth watching?
- Atonement holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Atonement?
- Atonement stars Tomoaki Kitamura, Yamakiyo, Shouzou Sakairi, Hajime Mao and Yuya Ishikawa.
- When was Atonement released?
- Atonement was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.