NO SMOKING (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, NO SMOKING is a music and documentary film directed by Taketoshi Sado, running about 96 minutes. “A Haruomi Hosono documentary movie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer of Cannes Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters. The footage traces his encounter with music in early childhood to his days in bands Happy End and YMO to his solo activities. It also includes in-depth coverage from recent years of his first overseas performances in London, New York and Los Angeles. In London, he was joined by Yukihiro Takahashi, and when Ryuichi Sakamoto made a surprise appearance onstage, the YMO members were reunited for the first time in five years, a must-see spectacle captured on film. Written by Nikkatsu
Who’s in it. NO SMOKING stars Haruomi Hosono as Self, Van Dyke Parks as Self, Keigo Oyamada as Self and Ryuichi Sakamoto as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, NO SMOKING has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch NO SMOKING page.
If you liked it. Fans of NO SMOKING tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch NO SMOKING (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for NO SMOKING change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is NO SMOKING worth watching?
- NO SMOKING holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in NO SMOKING?
- NO SMOKING stars Haruomi Hosono, Van Dyke Parks, Keigo Oyamada, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi.
- When was NO SMOKING released?
- NO SMOKING was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.