Chasing My Girl (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 2009, Chasing My Girl is a comedy and drama film directed by Yuichi Fukuda, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Six guys wacky guys, who worked together at a summer beach bar job, come across a letter from dream girl Eriko. The letter isn't addressed to anyone in particular, but asks if the recipient would meet her at the beach bar on Christmas Eve. Each of the men believe they are the one Eriko wants to meet and a heated battle between the lovelorn men begins. A seventh man, attorney Sekiguichi, then appears and also enters the competition!

Who’s in it. Chasing My Girl stars Takayuki Yamada as Sugimoto, Erika Toda as Eriko, Yusuke Yamamoto as Matsuyama and Yū Koyanagi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Chasing My Girl has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chasing My Girl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chasing My Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chasing My Girl (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chasing My Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Chasing My Girl worth watching?
Chasing My Girl holds an audience score of 4.2 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 Chasing My Girl?
Chasing My Girl stars Takayuki Yamada, Erika Toda, Yusuke Yamamoto, Yū Koyanagi and Tsuyoshi Muro.
When was Chasing My Girl released?
Chasing My Girl was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.