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The Ramen Girl

2008, English. Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.

Her romance is on pins and noodles.

An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a ramen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master.

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Runtime
1h 42m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 390 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Ramen Girl

The Ramen Girl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.

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Released
8 February 2008
Country
Japan, United States of America
Written by
Becca Topol
Budget
$3.2M
Box office
$180K
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Is The Ramen Girl worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 390 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Ramen Girl?

The Ramen Girl runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).

Does The Ramen Girl have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Ramen Girl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Ramen Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Ramen Girl is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Ramen Girl on?

The Ramen Girl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Ramen Girl?

If you liked The Ramen Girl, try Jack Goes Boating, Frankie and Johnny, Sitting in Bars with Cake.

Who directed The Ramen Girl?

The Ramen Girl (2008) was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and stars Brittany Murphy, Tammy Blanchard, Gabriel Mann.

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