The Man from the Sea (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 1991, The Man from the Sea is a drama and romance film directed by Hideyuki Takeda, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A middle-aged man comes to the coast in search of some place to die. But that beach was a gay beach. There, the man meets a gay young man for a reason...
Who’s in it. The Man from the Sea stars Kenji Mori as Hirayama and Natsuki Umeda as Ozu.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Man from the Sea has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from the Sea (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from the Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from the Sea worth watching?
- The Man from the Sea holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from the Sea?
- The Man from the Sea stars Kenji Mori and Natsuki Umeda.
- When was The Man from the Sea released?
- The Man from the Sea was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.
