Pride (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2009, Pride is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Shusuke Kaneko, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Shio Asami (Stephanie) was brought up in a wealthy family whose mother is a prominent opera singer. However, the bankruptcy of her father’s business forced her to give up becoming an opera singer. Moe Midorikawa (Hikari Mitsushima) entrapped Shio and claimed a victory in an opera contest. A competition of two heroines ensues, placing their pride on the line.
Who’s in it. Pride stars Stephanie as Shio Asami, Hikari Mitsushima as Moe Midorikawa, Dai Watanabe as Ranmaru Ikenohata and Megumi Kagurazaka as Morita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pride (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pride worth watching?
- Pride holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pride?
- Pride stars Stephanie, Hikari Mitsushima, Dai Watanabe, Megumi Kagurazaka and Reiko Takashima.
- When was Pride released?
- Pride was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.