Big in Japan
2018, English. Directed by Lachlan McLeod.
Making it big is no small feat
After hearing about the huge demand for foreign talent in Japan, 'ordinary guy' Dave sets out on an outrageous mission to understand fame... by doing whatever it takes to get it.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 3 January 2018
- Written by
- David Elliot-Jones
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Big in Japan runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is Big in Japan on?
Big in Japan isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Big in Japan?
If you liked Big in Japan, try Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press, The Kid Stays in the Picture, Matangi / Maya / M.I.A..
Who directed Big in Japan?
Big in Japan (2018) was directed by Lachlan McLeod and stars Richard Magarey, Kelsey Parnigoni, Bob Sapp.