Under the Open Sky
Mikami, an ex-yakuza of middle age with most of his life in prison, gets released after serving 13 years of sentence for murder. Hoping to find his long lost mother, from whom he was separated as a child, he applies for a TV show and meets a young TV director Tsunoda. Meanwhile, he struggles to get a proper job and fit into society. His impulsive, adamant nature and ingrained beliefs cause friction in his relationship with Tsunoda and those who want to help him.
Where to watch Under the Open Sky in United States
Can I watch Under the Open Sky in United States? Yes — you can stream Under the Open Sky in United States on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.
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Where is Under the Open Sky streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, FOD |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Under the Open Sky
Under the Open Sky is a 2021 Japanese-language crime and drama film directed by Miwa Nishikawa. The cast is led by Koji Yakusho, Taiga Nakano, Masami Nagasawa. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.
Under the Open Sky was produced by AOI Pro., Bandai Namco Arts, and Filmarks and made in Japan. It was released on February 11, 2021. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Miwa Nishikawa
- Writers
- Miwa Nishikawa
- Release date
- February 11, 2021
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- AOI Pro., Bandai Namco Arts, Filmarks
Under the Open Sky cast & crew
Under the Open Sky was directed by Miwa Nishikawa and written by Miwa Nishikawa.
The cast features Koji Yakusho as Mikami Masao, Taiga Nakano as Tsunoda Ryutaro, Masami Nagasawa as Yoshizawa Haruka, Isao Hashizume as Shoji Tsutomu, Rokkaku Seiji as Matsumoto Ryosuke, and Yukiya Kitamura as Iguchi Hisatoshi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Masaki Hayashi, cinematography is by Norimichi Kasamatsu, and it was produced by Satomi Odake and Asako Nishikawa.
Is Under the Open Sky worth watching?
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Under the Open Sky is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Under the Open Sky
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Cast of Under the Open Sky
Koji Yakusho
Mikami Masao
Taiga Nakano
Tsunoda Ryutaro
Masami Nagasawa
Yoshizawa Haruka
Isao Hashizume
Shoji Tsutomu
Rokkaku Seiji
Matsumoto Ryosuke
Yukiya Kitamura
Iguchi Hisatoshi
Narumi Yasuda
Nishio Kumiko
Meiko Kaji
Shoji Atsuko
Hakuryu
Shimoinaba Akimasa
Midoriko Kimura
Shimoinaba Masuko
Makita Sports
Kosuke Tanaka
Under the Open Sky — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Under the Open Sky in United States?
Under the Open Sky is streaming on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Under the Open Sky on Film Movement Plus?
Yes — Under the Open Sky is currently available on Film Movement Plus in United States.
▸What language is Under the Open Sky in?
Under the Open Sky is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Under the Open Sky?
Under the Open Sky runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
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