Yamato (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2005, Yamato is a war and history film directed by Jun'ya Satô, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. Directed by Junya Sato and based on a book by Jun Henmi, "Yamato" has a framing story set in the present day and uses flashbacks to tell the story of the crew of the World War II Japanese battleship Yamato. The film was never released in the United States, where reviewers who have seen it have compared the military epic to "Titanic" and "Saving Private Ryan."
Who’s in it. Yamato stars Takashi Sorimachi as Shohachi Moriwaki, Shido Nakamura as Mamoru Uchida, Yu Aoi as Taeko and Noboru Takachi as Kawazoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Yamato has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yamato page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yamato tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yamato (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yamato change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yamato worth watching?
- Yamato holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yamato?
- Yamato stars Takashi Sorimachi, Shido Nakamura, Yu Aoi, Noboru Takachi and Takahiro Fujimoto.
- When was Yamato released?
- Yamato was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.