I Just Wanna Hug You (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2014, I Just Wanna Hug You is a drama and romance film directed by Akihiko Shiota, running about 122 minutes.

What it’s about. Tsukasa got into a severe car accident when she was a high school student. She still suffers from the effects of that accident, with memory impairment and needing to use a wheelchair. Tsukasa falls in love with taxi driver Masaki. Even though they have difficulties, they try to make a happy family together, but they encounter another serious situation.

Who’s in it. I Just Wanna Hug You stars Keiko Kitagawa as Tsukasa Yamamoto, Ryo Nishikido as Masaki Koyanagi, Yusuke Kamiji as Tonden and Takumi Saitoh as Sonomura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, I Just Wanna Hug You 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 I Just Wanna Hug You page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Just Wanna Hug You tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch I Just Wanna Hug You (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Just Wanna Hug You change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is I Just Wanna Hug You worth watching?
I Just Wanna Hug You holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in I Just Wanna Hug You?
I Just Wanna Hug You stars Keiko Kitagawa, Ryo Nishikido, Yusuke Kamiji, Takumi Saitoh and Aya Hirayama.
When was I Just Wanna Hug You released?
I Just Wanna Hug You was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.