Thermae Romae II (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, Thermae Romae II is a comedy film directed by Hideki Takeuchi, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. In ancient Rome, bathhouse architect Lucius (Hiroshi Abe) becomes famous with designing the original "thermae" (bathhouse). He receives an order to build a thermae in the colosseum to help gladiators recover from their wounds, but faces difficulties. Thus, Lucius travels again to modern day Japan through the time slip. He meets Manami (Aya Ueto) again, who is now a reporter for a magazine which covers bathroom. With the help of the flat face Japanese tribe, Lucius again designs a new thermae. Meanwhile, Emperor Hadrian (Masachika Ichimura) wants to keep the peace with the thermae, but the Senate wants to extend the land by using force. Emperor Hadrian and the Senate now have a confrontation and Rome becomes divided.
Who’s in it. Thermae Romae II stars Hiroshi Abe as Lucius, Aya Ueto as Manami Yamakoshi, Kazuki Kitamura as Keioniusu and Riki Takeuchi as Tateno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Thermae Romae II 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 Thermae Romae II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thermae Romae II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thermae Romae II (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thermae Romae II change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thermae Romae II worth watching?
- Thermae Romae II holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thermae Romae II?
- Thermae Romae II stars Hiroshi Abe, Aya Ueto, Kazuki Kitamura, Riki Takeuchi and Kai Shishido.
- When was Thermae Romae II released?
- Thermae Romae II was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.