Shangri-La (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2002, Shangri-La is a comedy and drama film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Shangri-La follows the lives of a group of homeless people in Japan who run into a man who nearly commits suicide and decide to help him out of his financial troubles. Using their various ingenious resources they embark on a complex scheme to blackmail a crooked businessman, whose bankruptcy claim has put people out of work. It’s a fun romp as these seemingly homeless people manage to outsmart the very people who cast them from society.
Who’s in it. Shangri-La stars Show Aikawa as Village Headman, Shirō Sano as Kuwata, Yuu Tokui as Seisuke Umemoto and Midoriko Kimura as Fusae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shangri-La tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shangri-La (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shangri-La change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shangri-La worth watching?
- Shangri-La holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shangri-La?
- Shangri-La stars Show Aikawa, Shirō Sano, Yuu Tokui, Midoriko Kimura and Kogan Ashiya.
- When was Shangri-La released?
- Shangri-La was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.