Sweet Bean (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2015, Sweet Bean is a drama film directed by Naomi Kawase, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.
Who’s in it. Sweet Bean stars Kirin Kiki as Tokue, Masatoshi Nagase as Sentaro, Kyara Uchida as Wakana and Miki Mizuno as Wakana's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Sweet Bean has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $124.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Bean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Bean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Bean (2015)?
- In US, Sweet Bean is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet Bean worth watching?
- Sweet Bean holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sweet Bean?
- Sweet Bean stars Kirin Kiki, Masatoshi Nagase, Kyara Uchida, Miki Mizuno and Etsuko Ichihara.
- When was Sweet Bean released?
- Sweet Bean was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.