Supermarket Woman (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, Supermarket Woman is a comedy film directed by Jūzō Itami, running about 127 minutes. “This is the laughter-filled super comedy for all housewives nationwide!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Failing supermarket manager Goro hires the energetic Hanako, his old classmate, to help him compete with a new, rival business in town. Soon, Hanako's ideas and energy completely revitalize the store – but not without ruffling some feathers and sparking some romance along the way.
Who’s in it. Supermarket Woman stars Nobuko Miyamoto as Hanako Inoue, Masahiko Tsugawa as Kobayashi Goro, Sen Yano as Kikuni and Shirō Itō as Company President, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Supermarket Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Supermarket Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Supermarket Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Supermarket Woman (1996)?
- In US, Supermarket Woman is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Supermarket Woman worth watching?
- Supermarket Woman holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Supermarket Woman?
- Supermarket Woman stars Nobuko Miyamoto, Masahiko Tsugawa, Sen Yano, Shirō Itō and Yuji Miyake.
- When was Supermarket Woman released?
- Supermarket Woman was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.