Something Like It (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Something Like It is a comedy film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Life seems to be good for Shintoto, an up-and-coming rakugo artist who has just had his first sexual experience at a local brothel. Lucky for him, he gets to date the beautiful sex worker he meets that day, and a younger high school rakugo aficionado is also vying for his attention. But for clumsy, heart-on-his-sleeve Shintoto, life doesn’t stay rosy for long.
Who’s in it. Something Like It stars Kumiko Akiyoshi as Elizabeth, Katsunobu Ito as Shintoto, Masahiro Kobayashi as Shinniku and Denden as Shinsui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Something Like It has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something Like It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something Like It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something Like It (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Something Like It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Something Like It worth watching?
- Something Like It holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something Like It?
- Something Like It stars Kumiko Akiyoshi, Katsunobu Ito, Masahiro Kobayashi, Denden and Takayasu Ohno.