Blessing Bell (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 2002, Blessing Bell is a comedy and drama film directed by SABU, running about 87 minutes. “A drama that represents the problem that everyone has, "What is true happiness for me?"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Existential study on a misplaced workers and ex-prisoner who moves through the city and his influence on other characters' lives.
Who’s in it. Blessing Bell stars Susumu Terajima as Satoru Igarashi, Naomi Nishida as Iragashi's Wife, Itsuji Itao as Prisoner and Ryoko Shinohara as Single Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Blessing Bell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blessing Bell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blessing Bell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blessing Bell (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blessing Bell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blessing Bell worth watching?
- Blessing Bell holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Blessing Bell?
- Blessing Bell stars Susumu Terajima, Naomi Nishida, Itsuji Itao, Ryoko Shinohara and Kazuko Shirakawa.
- When was Blessing Bell released?
- Blessing Bell was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
