Like Father, Like Son (2013) movie poster

Like Father, Like Son (2013)

そして父になる
"At what point does a father truly become a father?"
ThumbScore
👍 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 80% (RT: 86%, MC: 73) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
2h
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (788 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
73
Cast
Masaharu Fukuyama as Ryota Nonomiya
Machiko Ono as Midori Nonomiya
Yoko Maki as Yukari Saiki
Lily Franky as Yudai Saiki
Jun Fubuki as Nobuko Nonomiya
Jun Kunimura as Kazushi Kamiyama
Kirin Kiki as Riko Ishizeki
Isao Natsuyagi as Ryosuke Nonomiya
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 788 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
Overview
Ryota Nonomiya is a successful businessman driven by money. He learns that his biological son was switched with another child after birth. He must make a life-changing decision and choose his true son or the boy he raised as his own. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Hirokazu Kore-eda cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of Like Father, Like Son, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Like Father, Like Son is a 2013 drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Ryota Nonomiya is a successful businessman driven by money. He learns that his biological son was switched with another child after birth.

He must make a life-changing decision and choose his true son or the boy he raised as his own. The film has been rated by 788 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Like Father, Like Son delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Like Father, Like Son (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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