

Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I
2009, Japanese. Directed by Hideki Takeuchi.
Chiaki is an aspiring conductor who faces the challenge of leading an orchestra which is made up of substitutes. Nodame gives her support to her beloved as she works hard towards achieving her dream to pass a promotion exam at their music conservatory. Will Chiaki be able to revive a broken down orchestra and launch his musical career? What will become of Nodame and Chiaki's relationship?
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I is streaming on Rakuten Viki in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hideki TakeuchiDirector
- Juri UenoMegumi Noda
- Hiroshi TamakiShinichi Chiaki
- Eita NagayamaRyutaro Mine
- Asami MizukawaKiyora Miki
- Eiji WentzFrank Lantoine
- Keisuke KoideMasumi Okuyama
- Sayaka YamaguchiNamiki Yuko
- BeckyTanya Vishnyova
- Yu YamadaSon Rui
- Michiko KichiseElize
- Seiji FukushiKuroki Yasunori
- Masatô IbuMine Tatsumi
Details
- Released
- 19 December 2009
- Original title
- のだめカンタービレ 最終楽章 前編
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Rin Eto
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What Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I is based on
Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I is adapted from a manga.
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Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I: quick answers
What comes after Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I?
Next in the series: Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II (2010).
Is Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I worth watching?
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How long is Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I?
Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I on?
Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I is streaming on Rakuten Viki in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I?
If you liked Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I, try Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II, The Piano Forest, For Love's Sake.
Who directed Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I?
Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I (2009) was directed by Hideki Takeuchi and stars Juri Ueno, Hiroshi Tamaki, Eita Nagayama.
What is Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I based on?
Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I is adapted from a manga.