Thermae Romae (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Thermae Romae is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by Hideki Takeuchi, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The story follows a Roman architect named Lucius, who is having trouble coming up with ideas. One day, he discovers a hidden tunnel underneath a spa that leads him to a modern Japanese bath house. Inspired by the innovations found there, he creates his own spa, Roma Thermae, bringing in the modern ideas to his time.
Who’s in it. Thermae Romae stars Hiroshi Abe as Lucius, Aya Ueto as Mami, Masachika Ichimura as Hadrian and Kazuki Kitamura as Ceionius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Thermae Romae 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thermae Romae tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thermae Romae (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thermae Romae change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thermae Romae worth watching?
- Thermae Romae holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thermae Romae?
- Thermae Romae stars Hiroshi Abe, Aya Ueto, Masachika Ichimura, Kazuki Kitamura and Kai Shishido.
- When was Thermae Romae released?
- Thermae Romae was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.