Under the Open Sky
2021, Japanese. Directed by Miwa Nishikawa.
Mikami, an ex-yakuza of middle age with most of his life in prison, gets released after serving 13 years of sentence for murder. Hoping to find his long lost mother, from whom he was separated as a child, he applies for a TV show and meets a young TV director Tsunoda. Meanwhile, he struggles to get a proper job and fit into society. His impulsive, adamant nature and ingrained beliefs cause friction in his relationship with Tsunoda and those who want to help him.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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7.5/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Under the Open Sky is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Miwa NishikawaDirector
- Koji YakushoMikami Masao
- Taiga NakanoTsunoda Ryutaro
- Masami NagasawaYoshizawa Haruka
- Isao HashizumeShoji Tsutomu
- Rokkaku SeijiMatsumoto Ryosuke
- Yukiya KitamuraIguchi Hisatoshi
- Narumi YasudaNishio Kumiko
- Meiko KajiShoji Atsuko
- HakuryuShimoinaba Akimasa
- Midoriko KimuraShimoinaba Masuko
- Makita SportsCast
- Kosuke TanakaCast
Details
- Released
- 11 February 2021
- Original title
- すばらしき世界
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Miwa Nishikawa
- Box office
- $4.7M
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What Under the Open Sky is based on
Under the Open Sky is adapted from a novel.
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Under the Open Sky: quick answers
Is Under the Open Sky worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Under the Open Sky?
Under the Open Sky runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Under the Open Sky have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Under the Open Sky. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Under the Open Sky parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Under the Open Sky on?
Under the Open Sky is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Under the Open Sky?
If you liked Under the Open Sky, try Suspect X, High and Low, Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes.
Who directed Under the Open Sky?
Under the Open Sky (2021) was directed by Miwa Nishikawa and stars Koji Yakusho, Taiga Nakano, Masami Nagasawa.
What is Under the Open Sky based on?
Under the Open Sky is adapted from a novel.