Face (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, Face is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Junji Sakamoto, running about 123 minutes. “Losing face. Finding soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Awkward and withdrawn, Masako kills her sister in an explosion of pent-up humiliation and rage that sends her tumbling into fugitive life.
Who’s in it. Face stars Naomi Fujiyama as Masako Yoshimura, Etsushi Toyokawa as Hiroyuki Nakagami, Michiyo Yasuda as Ritsuko Nakagami and Riho Makise as Yukari Yoshimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Face has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Face (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Face change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Face worth watching?
- Face holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Face?
- Face stars Naomi Fujiyama, Etsushi Toyokawa, Michiyo Yasuda, Riho Makise and Jun Kunimura.
- When was Face released?
- Face was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.