What genre is Like Father, Like Son?

Like Father, Like Son is categorised as Drama.

Who stars in Like Father, Like Son?

Jun Kunimura, Machiko Ono, Pierre Taki, Yoko Maki, Lily Franky appear in the main cast.

Who directed Like Father, Like Son?

Hirokazu Kore-eda directed Like Father, Like Son.

How long is Like Father, Like Son?

Like Father, Like Son runs for 2h (120 minutes).

Is Like Father, Like Son worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Like Father, Like Son?

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Like Father, Like Son (2013)

Name: Like Father, Like Son
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Jun Kunimura, Machiko Ono, Pierre Taki, Yoko Maki, Lily Franky

Movie 2h ★ 7.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

Drama

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Dating from 2013, Like Father, Like Son sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The cast includes Jun Kunimura, Machiko Ono and Pierre Taki. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.

73Tonight Score Very well rated.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Like Father, Like Son

What genre is Like Father, Like Son?: Like Father, Like Son is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Like Father, Like Son?: Jun Kunimura, Machiko Ono, Pierre Taki, Yoko Maki, Lily Franky appear in the main cast.
Who directed Like Father, Like Son?: Hirokazu Kore-eda directed Like Father, Like Son.
How long is Like Father, Like Son?: Like Father, Like Son runs for 2h (120 minutes).
Is Like Father, Like Son worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Like Father, Like Son?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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