Tokyo Sonata (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2008, Tokyo Sonata is a drama film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 120 minutes. “Every family has its secrets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy takes interest in piano while his family begins to disintegrate around him after his father loses his job.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Sonata stars Teruyuki Kagawa as Ryuhei Sasaki, Kyoko Koizumi as Megumi Sasaki, Yū Koyanagi as Takashi Sasaki and Kai Inowaki as Kenji Sasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Tokyo Sonata has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Sonata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Sonata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Sonata (2008)?
- In US, Tokyo Sonata is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Sonata worth watching?
- Tokyo Sonata holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tokyo Sonata?
- Tokyo Sonata stars Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyoko Koizumi, Yū Koyanagi, Kai Inowaki and Haruka Igawa.
- When was Tokyo Sonata released?
- Tokyo Sonata was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.