Shining Boy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1989, Shining Boy is a romance film directed by Kinya Ogawa, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Toshio and Masato live like a married couple and jointly run the gay bar "Crystal". One day, Toshio receives a letter asking him to live with his son, Shinji, who he hasn't seen for over 15 years since he broke up with his wife, and is moving from the countryside to Tokyo to enter a talent school.
Who’s in it. Shining Boy stars Kenji Kogi, Masato Kudo, Kinya Ogawa and Shinya Kobayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Shining Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shining Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shining Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shining Boy (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shining Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shining Boy worth watching?
- Shining Boy holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shining Boy?
- Shining Boy stars Kenji Kogi, Masato Kudo, Kinya Ogawa, Shinya Kobayashi and Kazuhiko Aoki.
- When was Shining Boy released?
- Shining Boy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.