Wasabi (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, Wasabi is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Gérard Krawczyk, running about 94 minutes. “For those who take their action raw.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hubert is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn't share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to work 19 years ago, to settle the probate of his girlfriend who left him shortly after marriage without a trace.
Who’s in it. Wasabi stars Jean Reno as Hubert Fiorentini, Ryoko Hirosue as Yumi Yoshimido, Michel Muller as Maurice 'Momo' and Carole Bouquet as Sofia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Wasabi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wasabi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wasabi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wasabi (2001)?
- In AU, Wasabi is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wasabi worth watching?
- Wasabi holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wasabi?
- Wasabi stars Jean Reno, Ryoko Hirosue, Michel Muller, Carole Bouquet and Yoshi Oida.
- When was Wasabi released?
- Wasabi was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.