Look Back (2026)
Look Back is in cinemas in Japan now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
Look Back has only just arrived, so ratings for the Japanese film are still finding their level. At a brisk 100 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. It's in theatres in Japan now — best caught on the big screen.
Should you spend 100 minutes on it?
100 minutes of Japanese drama, fine for the whole family. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
The overly confident Fujino and the shut-in Kyomoto couldn’t be more different, but a love of drawing manga brings these two small-town girls together.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 40m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Cast
When is Look Back coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Look Back is in its theatrical run in Japan, released 2026-09-11. Japanese releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Japan
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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