HOKUSAI
Seen it?2021 | 129 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The unknown life of Ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai in the Edo period, who is said to have painted more than 30,000 works throughout his life, such as "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji"
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 369K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
47 Ronin
Monday Morning MaybeAlso stars Min Tanaka, in another drama. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Big Eyes Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Emperor
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
Flags of Our Fathers Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Hajime Hashimoto
- Yuya YagiraHokusai Katsushika (Young)
- Min TanakaHokusai Katsushika (old)
- Hiroshi AbeJuzaburo Tsutaya
- Eita NagayamaTanehiko Ryutei
- Hiroshi TamakiUtamaro Kitagawa
- Munetaka AokiKozan Takai
- Miori TakimotoKoto
- Seishu Uragami
- Haruka Imou
- Chiyo Takahashi