What a Wonderful Life (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 1993, What a Wonderful Life is a drama series.
What it’s about. Yume (Asano) is a single mother raising a now teenage daughter, Haruka, by herself. She has trouble trusting men, as Haruka's real father Kunio left before Haruka was born, and her first marriage ended when her husband cheated on her. It is then though that she meets Kunio's younger brother, Mitsugu (played by Oda). He falls for her immediately, and sets out to win her heart despite her disbelief.
Who’s in it. What a Wonderful Life stars Atsuko Asano as Yume Takahata (present), Yuji Oda as Mitsugu Shibaki, Yasuko Tomita as Hatsune Ito and Rie Tomosaka as Haruka Takahata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, What a Wonderful Life 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 What a Wonderful Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a Wonderful Life tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What a Wonderful Life (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Wonderful Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What a Wonderful Life worth watching?
- What a Wonderful Life holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in What a Wonderful Life?
- What a Wonderful Life stars Atsuko Asano, Yuji Oda, Yasuko Tomita, Rie Tomosaka and Koichi Sato.
- When was What a Wonderful Life released?
- What a Wonderful Life was released in 1993.