Japan Sinks(2006)
日本沈没
Japan Sinks Synopsis
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.
Japan Sinks (2006) is a drama, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Shinji Higuchi, released on July 15, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Ko Shibasaki, Etsushi Toyokawa and Mao Daichi. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Shinji Higuchi
- Writers:
- Masato Katō, Sakyo Komatsu
- Producers:
- Toshiaki Nakazawa
- Cinematographer:
- Taro Kawazu
- Production:
- dentsu, J-dream, MBS, Sedic, Shogakukan, TOHO, TBS, Stardust Pictures
- Revenue:
- $47,636,016
- Status:
- Released
Japan Sinks (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Japan Sinks before you stream it.
Japan Sinks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
as Toshio Onodera
Ko Shibasaki
as Reiko Abe
Etsushi Toyokawa
as Yusuke Tadokoro
Mao Daichi
as Saori Takamori
Mitsuhiro Oikawa
as Yuki Tatsuya
Mayuko Fukuda
as Misaki Kuraki
Hideko Yoshida
as Tamae Tanokura
Akira Emoto
as Professor Fukuhara
Jun Kunimura
as Acting Prime Minister Kyosuke Nozaki
Koji Ishizaka
as Prime Minister Naoyuki Yamamoto
Kenichi Endo
as Shinichiro Nakada
Takeshi Katō
as Professor Yamashiro
Key crew
Directed by Shinji Higuchi, written by Masato Katō and Sakyo Komatsu, produced by Toshiaki Nakazawa.
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Japan Sinks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 34 ratings.
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Japan Sinks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Japan Sinks online?
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Japan Sinks (2006) is available to stream on Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads and TVING, and to rent or buy from wavve. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Japan Sinks?
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The main cast of Japan Sinks (2006) includes Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Ko Shibasaki, Etsushi Toyokawa, Mao Daichi and Mitsuhiro Oikawa. The film was directed by Shinji Higuchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Japan Sinks released?
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Japan Sinks was released on July 15, 2006 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is Japan Sinks worth watching?
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Japan Sinks (2006) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Japan Sinks?
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Yes. The official Japan Sinks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.