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Tokyo Sonata

トウキョウソナタ

2008 · 2h · Released

Drama

The winds of change blow as a family grapples with unemployment, alienation, mistrust and a lack of communication. When a Japanese salaryman loses his job to outsourcing to China, it's simply the beginning of a series of shattering incidents, leading to the implosion of the family unit.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.4 The Movie Database
7.6 IMDb
80% Rotten Tomatoes
82 Metacritic

Where to stream Tokyo Sonata

Streaming now in the United States on Tubi TV.

Tubi TV

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.

Amazon Video

Trailer

Tokyo Sonata trailer

Top cast and crew

Kiyoshi Kurosawa Director
Teruyuki Kagawa Ryuhei Sasaki
Kyoko Koizumi Megumi Sasaki
Kai Inowaki Kenji Sasaki
Yu Koyanagi Takashi Sasaki
Haruka Igawa Kaneko
Kanji Tsuda Kurosu
Kazuya Kojima Mr. Kobayashi
Koji Yakusho Robber
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Frequently asked questions about Tokyo Sonata

Where can I watch Tokyo Sonata in the United States?

Tokyo Sonata is available to stream on Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Tokyo Sonata for free?

Tokyo Sonata streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Tokyo Sonata?

Tokyo Sonata scores 7.4 on The Movie Database, 7.6 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 82 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Tokyo Sonata?

Tokyo Sonata stars Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyoko Koizumi, Kai Inowaki, Yu Koyanagi, and Haruka Igawa. Kiyoshi Kurosawa is the director.

How long is Tokyo Sonata?

Tokyo Sonata runs 2h (120 minutes).

When did Tokyo Sonata come out?

Tokyo Sonata was released on September 27, 2008.

Which studio made Tokyo Sonata?

Tokyo Sonata was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation, Fortissimo Films, and Hakuhodo DY Media Partners in Japan and the Netherlands.

What was the budget for Tokyo Sonata?

Tokyo Sonata was made on a budget of $2,000,000.

How much did Tokyo Sonata make at the box office?

Tokyo Sonata grossed $943,547 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.

What language is Tokyo Sonata in?

Tokyo Sonata is in Japanese, and its original title is トウキョウソナタ.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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