Uncle's Paradise (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, Uncle's Paradise is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Shinji Imaoka, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. This surrealistic comedy follows the life of Haruo Maekawa, a young man who makes a living catching squid. Haruo is obsessed with catching a legendary giant squid rumored to live in Tokyo Bay. Haruo's uncle Takashi, fallen on hard times, comes to stay with his nephew until he can get back on his feet. Uncle Takashi is addicted to energy drinks, and seduces any woman in sight, including Haruo's girlfriend Rika. While praying at a Shintō shrine, Uncle Takashi is bitten in the scrotum by a poisonous snake and dies. The uncle is destined to spend the afterlife in Hell unless his nephew and girlfriend can rescue him from the King of Hell.
Who’s in it. Uncle's Paradise stars Minami Aoyama as Rika Kamiyama, Mutsuo Yoshioka as Haruo Maekawa, Shirō Shimomoto as Takeshi Takayama and Masataka Matsubara as Kouichi Iwata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Uncle's Paradise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle's Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle's Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle's Paradise (2006)?
- In US, Uncle's Paradise is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uncle's Paradise worth watching?
- Uncle's Paradise holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncle's Paradise?
- Uncle's Paradise stars Minami Aoyama, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Shirō Shimomoto, Masataka Matsubara and Rinako Hirasawa.