Banzai (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1997, Banzai is a comedy film directed by Carlo Vanzina, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Sergio Colombo is an insurance agent. He had just gone through a divorce so he is a little bit scattered. Wanting to unwind he plans to go to vacation with a magnificent girlfriend but suddenly he is ordered off to Canada in order to sign an important contract. At the airport Colombo accidentally gets on a plane that flies in a direction directly opposite to Canada - to Bankgok.
Who’s in it. Banzai stars Paolo Villaggio as Sergio Colombo, Antonio Ballerio as direttore capo di Sergio, Francesca Romana Coluzzi as Ilaria and Francesco De Rosa as Pasquale Cuccurullo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Banzai has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Banzai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Banzai tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Banzai (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Banzai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Banzai worth watching?
- Banzai holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Banzai?
- Banzai stars Paolo Villaggio, Antonio Ballerio, Francesca Romana Coluzzi, Francesco De Rosa and Roberto Della Casa.
- When was Banzai released?
- Banzai was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.