Call Boy (2018)
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Call Boy is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Call Boy earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It holds a 6.5/10 on TMDB from 56 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 119 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 1h 59m on it?
1h 59m of Japanese drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather go with a consensus. Only 56 people have rated it
- kids are in the room. This one is rated R18
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 56 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Ryo Morinaka is a university student and works part-time at a bar. He is bored with his daily life and exists in a state of torpor. One day, his friend Shinya Tajima brings the owner of a host bar over to the place where Ryo Morinaka works. Shizuka Mido is the owner of the host bar. Soon, Ryo Morinaka begins to work for Shizuka Mido at the members only host bar. He feels embarrassment initially, but he fulfills the desires of women and develops a sense of purpose.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 59m |
| Watch with family? | R18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Daisuke Miura
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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