Robot Contest (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2003, Robot Contest is a comedy and drama film directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Satomi is aimlessly attending a vocational school and becomes a member of the robot club by chance. There are two robot clubs at her school. The first club's members are handpicked elite and have regularly participated in the robot contest. The other one, which Satomi belongs to, is full of hacks and the club is about to close down. The second club participates in a local contest, but can't even pass the first stage. However, their unique idea is praised and they are invited to attend the National Robot Contest. Satomi, who hates losing, burns with passion for the contest in order not to be disgraced in public.
Who’s in it. Robot Contest stars Masami Nagasawa as Satomi Hazawa, Shun Oguri as Koichi Aida, Atsushi Ito as Yotsuya and Takashi Tsukamoto as Kazuyoshi Takeuchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Robot Contest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robot Contest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robot Contest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Robot Contest (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Robot Contest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Robot Contest worth watching?
- Robot Contest holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Robot Contest?
- Robot Contest stars Masami Nagasawa, Shun Oguri, Atsushi Ito, Takashi Tsukamoto and Yoshiyoshi Arakawa.
- When was Robot Contest released?
- Robot Contest was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.