Hanagatami (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, Hanagatami is a drama, war and romance film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. Spring, 1941. Sixteen-year-old Toshihiko attends school in the coastal town of Karatsu, where his aunt cares for his ailing cousin. Immersed in the seaside's nature and culture, Toshihiko soon befriends the town's other extraordinary adolescents as they all contend with the war's gravitational pull.
Who’s in it. Hanagatami stars Shunsuke Kubozuka as Toshihiko Sakakiyama, Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Ukai, Keishi Nagatsuka as Kira and Tokio Emoto as Aso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hanagatami has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hanagatami page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hanagatami tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hanagatami (2017)?
- In US, Hanagatami is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hanagatami worth watching?
- Hanagatami holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hanagatami?
- Hanagatami stars Shunsuke Kubozuka, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Keishi Nagatsuka, Tokio Emoto and Honoka Yahagi.
- When was Hanagatami released?
- Hanagatami was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.