Movie

The Projects

★ 6.8(9)20161h 44m

The Projects is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and kino films+ Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Director: Junji Sakamoto
Release date: 2016-06-04
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Kino Films

About The Projects

The Projects is a 2016 movie in the Comedy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Junji Sakamoto, starring Naomi Fujiyama, Ittoku Kishibe and Michiyo Yasuda. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Projects in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Whether it's someone mixing burnables and recyclables or noise from a neighbor's domestic spat, there's always something occupying the residents of a housing project in the suburbs of Osaka. However Hinako (Naomi Fujiyama) and Seiji (Ittoku Kishibe) couldn't care less. Having moved in just six months ago after the closure of their herbal medicine shop, the old couple is reluctantly putting their life back together. But when Seiji disappears, the apartment rumor mill churns: divorce, murder, dismemberment? As the story spins out of control, and a mysterious man with a parasol puts in a tall order of natural remedies, the truth turns out to be even more fantastic than gossip. Ranging from incisive comedy of errors to absurdist adventure to moving late life romance, "The Projects" is one of the biggest surprises of the year.

Cast

Naomi Fujiyama

Hinako Yamashita

Ittoku Kishibe

Seiji Yamashita

Michiyo Yasuda

Kimiko Gyotoku

Renji Ishibashi

Shozo Gyotoku

Takayuki Takuma

Shota Yoshizumi

Takumi Saitoh

Shinjo

Akaji Maro

Gondo

Mari Hamada

Mayu Harada

Hikaru Horiguchi

Hidetoshi Kawaya

Takuya Nakayama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Projects in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Projects on Hulu, U-NEXT and kino films+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is The Projects on Netflix?+

The Projects is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and kino films+ Amazon Channel.

How long is The Projects?+

The Projects has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Projects?+

The Projects stars Naomi Fujiyama, Ittoku Kishibe, Michiyo Yasuda, Renji Ishibashi and Takayuki Takuma.

When did The Projects come out?+

The Projects is a 2016 movie directed by Junji Sakamoto.

What genre is The Projects?+

The Projects is Comedy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Projects?+

The Projects was directed by Junji Sakamoto.