Drugstore Girl (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2004, Drugstore Girl is a comedy and romance film directed by Katsuhide Motoki, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Pharmaceutical student, Keiko witnesses her boyfriend having an affair. Shocked and disappointed, she jumps on a train ("destination anywhere, east or west, she don't care") and ends up in a town named Masao in Tokyo's remote suburbs. There, she gets a part-time job at a newly opened drugstore. What do ya know.. The local shopping district's middle-aged men all fall for the young girl's charms, and they start practicing lacrosse once they have found out that that's her favourite sport.
Who’s in it. Drugstore Girl stars Rena Tanaka as Keiko Obayashi, Akira Emoto as Koji Nabeshima, Masatô Ibu as Yamada and Yuu Tokui as Geronimo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Drugstore Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drugstore Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drugstore Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drugstore Girl (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drugstore Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drugstore Girl worth watching?
- Drugstore Girl holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drugstore Girl?
- Drugstore Girl stars Rena Tanaka, Akira Emoto, Masatô Ibu, Yuu Tokui and Yuji Miyake.
- When was Drugstore Girl released?
- Drugstore Girl was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.