Movie

Model Minority

★ 4.6(7)20121h 34m

Model Minority is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Model Minority

🇺🇸 United States

Good to know

Director: Lily Mariye
Release date: 2012-05-11
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Nice Girls Films

Model Minority — trailer

About Model Minority

Model Minority is a 2012 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lily Mariye, starring Nichole Sakura, Jessica Tuck and Chris Tashima. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Model Minority in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.

Cast

Nichole Sakura

Kayla Tanaka

Jessica Tuck

Angie Tanaka

Chris Tashima

Ken Tanaka

Takayo Fischer

Grandma Reiko Tanaka

Delon de Metz

Treyshawn Doty

Courtney Mun

Amberlyn Tanaka

Helen Slater

Mrs. Ambrose

Laura Innes

Judge Keaton

Marc Anthony Samuel

Dionte

Robert Bailey Jr.

J.J.

Erin Sanders

Josie

Themes & keywords

dysfunctional familyinterracial romancedrug dealinglos angeles, californiateenage sexualityjapanese americanwoman directorhapa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Model Minority in United States?+

In United States, Model Minority is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Model Minority on Netflix?+

Model Minority is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Model Minority?+

Model Minority has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Model Minority?+

Model Minority stars Nichole Sakura, Jessica Tuck, Chris Tashima, Takayo Fischer and Delon de Metz.

When did Model Minority come out?+

Model Minority is a 2012 movie directed by Lily Mariye.

What genre is Model Minority?+

Model Minority is Drama film.

Who directed Model Minority?+

Model Minority was directed by Lily Mariye.