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Tap: The Last Show (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2017, Tap: The Last Show is a drama film directed by Yutaka Mizutani, running about 133 minutes.

What it’s about. Shinjiro Watari, a former tap dancer, plays the lead as a dancer who is forced into retirement following an accident while on stage. He tries his hand at Directing, but struggles to make the transition. Shinjiro turns to alcohol to cope with his plight. But when the manager of a theater being closed down turns to Shinjiro to direct its final performance, he works with a group young dancers and in the process learns a few things about himself. The movie is very well done and worth the price of admission. A view into the Japanese dancing world, as well as Japanese society.

Who’s in it. Tap: The Last Show stars Ittoku Kishibe, Kii Kitano, Bibari Maeda and Naomasa Musaka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tap: The Last Show has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tap: The Last Show page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tap: The Last Show tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tap: The Last Show (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tap: The Last Show change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tap: The Last Show worth watching?
Tap: The Last Show holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Tap: The Last Show?
Tap: The Last Show stars Ittoku Kishibe, Kii Kitano, Bibari Maeda, Naomasa Musaka and Natsuo Shimizu.
When was Tap: The Last Show released?
Tap: The Last Show was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.