Homemade Movie (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, Homemade Movie is a drama film directed by Fumiki Watanabe, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Using his family members and friends as cast, independent filmaker Fumiki Watanabe has brought a drama to the screen which opens a window into the daily lives of modern Japanese living in provincial towns. In the story, (Fumiki is a tutor to junior high students. In Japan, the pressure on pre-college-age students to excel in their studies is so intense that after-school tutors have a very important role in the culture, and tutoring is a respected full-time profession. The tutor is bored with his marriage, and has a liaison with the parent of one of his girl students. At the same time, his son is going out with his new mistress' girl, and as a result of this, the situation rapidly becomes very confusing, and Fumiko is unable to hide this pecadillo satisfactorily.
Who’s in it. Homemade Movie stars Fumiki Watanabe.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Homemade Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homemade Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homemade Movie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homemade Movie (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homemade Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Homemade Movie worth watching?
- Homemade Movie holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homemade Movie?
- Homemade Movie stars Fumiki Watanabe.
- When was Homemade Movie released?
- Homemade Movie was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.