Rainbow Song (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7.5

Rainbow Song poster

Released in 2006, Rainbow Song is a drama and romance film directed by Naoto Kumazawa, running about 117 minutes. “so close, yet so distanced.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Tomoya Kishida is working as a staffer in a television studio when he hears about the death of his close friend, Aoi Sato. This sparks his recollection of the events in life they shared from meeting at a record store, shooting a short film as part of their university film club, to saying their last goodbyes. Though in love with each other, neither had the courage to confess their feelings before it was too late.

Who’s in it. Rainbow Song stars Hayato Ichihara as Tomoya Kishida, Juri Ueno as Aoi Sato, Yu Aoi as Kana Sato and Shoko Aida as Chizuru Morikawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Rainbow Song has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rainbow Song page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rainbow Song tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rainbow Song (2006)?
In US, Rainbow Song is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rainbow Song worth watching?
Rainbow Song holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Rainbow Song?
Rainbow Song stars Hayato Ichihara, Juri Ueno, Yu Aoi, Shoko Aida and Fumiyo Kohinata.
When was Rainbow Song released?
Rainbow Song was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.