Soup Opera (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2010, Soup Opera is a comedy film directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Sakai plays Rui, a 35-year-old single woman forced to live alone after the aunt who raised her suddenly decides to get married and move out. Through an unexpected set of circumstances, she winds up becoming roommates with an aging ladies’ man named Tony and a timid younger man named Kosuke.
Who’s in it. Soup Opera stars Maki Sakai as Rui, Mariko Kaga as Toba-chan, Takahiro Nishijima as Kosuke and Tatsuya Fuji as Tony Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Soup Opera sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soup Opera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soup Opera tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soup Opera (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soup Opera change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Soup Opera worth watching?
- Soup Opera holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Soup Opera?
- Soup Opera stars Maki Sakai, Mariko Kaga, Takahiro Nishijima, Tatsuya Fuji and Sei Hiraizumi.
- When was Soup Opera released?
- Soup Opera was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.