Gokusen: The Movie (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2009, Gokusen: The Movie is a comedy and drama film directed by Tōya Satō, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. A passionate teacher, Kumiko Yamaguchi, a.k.a. Yankumi, is now overseeing the new students of Class 3D of Akado High School, who still have not opened up to her and are giving her a hard time. Current and former Class 3D students collide in this epic finale to the Japanese TV series.

Who’s in it. Gokusen: The Movie stars Yukie Nakama as Kumiko Yamaguchi, Katsuhisa Namase as Goro Sawatari, Yuta Tamamori as Takasugi Reita and Haruma Miura as Ren Kazama, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Gokusen: The Movie 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 Gokusen: The Movie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gokusen: The Movie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gokusen: The Movie (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gokusen: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Gokusen: The Movie worth watching?
Gokusen: The Movie holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gokusen: The Movie?
Gokusen: The Movie stars Yukie Nakama, Katsuhisa Namase, Yuta Tamamori, Haruma Miura and Shun Oguri.
When was Gokusen: The Movie released?
Gokusen: The Movie was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.