Movie

The Smiling Man

★ 7.5(2)20201h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Masayuki Ochiai
Release date: 2020-03-01
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TV Asahi

About The Smiling Man

The Smiling Man is a 2020 movie in the TV Movie, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Masayuki Ochiai, starring Tori Matsuzaka, Machiko Ono and Katsuhisa Namase. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Smiling Man in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a novel of by Nukui Tokuro, Hohoemu Hito tells the story of Nito Toshimi who, after graduating from Japan’s most difficult university and founding a job at a major city bank, marries Shoko and have a daughter, Amina. Nito, while leading a life that looks like the picture of happiness and being the envy of everyone, is charged with the murder of his wife and young child. At his trial, he reveals a shocking motive for the crime: “I wanted space for books.”

Cast

Tori Matsuzaka

Toshimi Nito

Machiko Ono

Akira Kamoi

Katsuhisa Namase

Hajime Inoue

Yoji Tanaka

Koichi Takizawa

Tenkyû Fukuda

Kunio Sato

Ryohei Abe

Keijiro Kajiwara

Sho Yakumaru

Yasushi hosaka

Nori Sato

Kasumi

Toshihito Kokubo

Takuro Kamoi

Fuga Shibazaki

Toshimi Nito (child)

Sora Tamaki

Kasumi (child)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Smiling Man in Mexico?+

The Smiling Man is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Smiling Man on Netflix?+

The Smiling Man is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Smiling Man?+

The Smiling Man has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Smiling Man?+

The Smiling Man stars Tori Matsuzaka, Machiko Ono, Katsuhisa Namase, Yoji Tanaka and Tenkyû Fukuda.

When did The Smiling Man come out?+

The Smiling Man is a 2020 movie directed by Masayuki Ochiai.

What genre is The Smiling Man?+

The Smiling Man is TV Movie, Drama and Mystery film.

Who directed The Smiling Man?+

The Smiling Man was directed by Masayuki Ochiai.