Love Exposure (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Love Exposure is an action, comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sion Sono, running about 236 minutes. “Give it to me.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a teenage boy named Yu, who falls for Yoko, a girl he runs into while working as an "up-skirt" photographer in an offshoot of the porn industry. His attempts to woo her are complicated by a spot of cross-dressing – which convinces Yoko that she is lesbian – dalliances with kung-fu and crime, and a constant struggle with the guilt that's a legacy of his Catholic upbringing.
Who’s in it. Love Exposure stars Takahiro Nishijima as Yu, Hikari Mitsushima as Yoko, Sakura Ando as Koike and Makiko Watanabe as Kaori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Love Exposure sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Exposure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Exposure 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 Love Exposure (2009)?
- In GB, Love Exposure is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Exposure worth watching?
- Love Exposure holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love Exposure?
- Love Exposure stars Takahiro Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima, Sakura Ando, Makiko Watanabe and Atsuro Watabe.
- When was Love Exposure released?
- Love Exposure was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 236 minutes.