Like Someone in Love
2012, Japanese. Directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
An old man and a young woman meet in Tokyo. She knows nothing about him, he thinks he knows her. He welcomes her into his home, she offers him her body. But the web that is woven between them in the space of twenty four hours bears no relation to the circumstances of their encounter.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 281 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Like Someone in Love
Like Someone in Love is streaming on Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Abbas KiarostamiDirector
- Rin TakanashiAkiko
- Tadashi OkunoTakashi
- Ryo KaseNoriaki
- DendenHiroshi
- Mihoko SuzukiThe Neighbor
- Kaneko KubotaAkiko's Grandmother
- Hiroyuki KishiThe Former Student
- Reiko MoriNagisa
- Koichi OhoriThe Taxi Driver
- Tomoaki TatsumiThe Mechanic
- Seina KasugaiNagisa's Friend
- Ryota NakanishiStudent (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 September 2012
- Country
- France, Japan
- Written by
- Abbas Kiarostami
- Budget
- $4.8M
- Box office
- $563K
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Like Someone in Love: quick answers
Is Like Someone in Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 281 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Like Someone in Love?
Like Someone in Love runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Like Someone in Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Like Someone in Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Like Someone in Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Like Someone in Love is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Like Someone in Love on?
Like Someone in Love is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Like Someone in Love?
If you liked Like Someone in Love, try The Last Bus, Faces, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius.
Who directed Like Someone in Love?
Like Someone in Love (2012) was directed by Abbas Kiarostami and stars Rin Takanashi, Tadashi Okuno, Ryo Kase.