Official movie poster for Glasses (2007), a comedy drama film

Glasses(2007)

めがね

I know what freedom is.

7.1(43)1h 46m2007-09-22
ComedyDrama

Glasses Synopsis

An overworked career woman leaves her life in the city for an island vacation only to encounter eccentric local inhabitants.

Glasses (2007) is a comedy and drama film directed by Naoko Ogigami, released on September 22, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Satomi Kobayashi, Mikako Ichikawa, Ryo Kase and Ken Mitsuishi. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 43 ratings.

Director:
Naoko Ogigami
Writers:
Naoko Ogigami
Producers:
Enma Maekawa, Shuichi Komuro
Cinematographer:
Noboru Tanimine
Production:
Nikkatsu Corporation, Paradise Cafe, Shasha Corporation, Nippon Television Network Corporation, VAP
Status:
Released

Glasses (2007) Trailer

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Glasses Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Naoko Ogigami, written by Naoko Ogigami, produced by Enma Maekawa and Shuichi Komuro.

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Glasses Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 43 ratings.

Walruse

7/10

A slow and mellow feelgood comedy with some subtle absurdist touches about the career woman taking a break to a quiet island village. Works well as a lifter upper when life is heavy. But it also has an unintentional dark flip side once you start analyzing it; A mysterious central leader that promotes a low nutrition diet while collecting "gifts" and leading collective "merci" exercises in the sun and spending days…

Reviewed on February 4, 2018

Alunauwie

8/10

Megane follows Taeko, a woman seeking quiet who instead confronts unwanted interactions that slowly teach her the value of slowing down. Through minimal dialogue, gentle rhythms, and a sunlit island setting, the film portrays transformation not through conflict but through acceptance and presence. It becomes a meditative reminder that true calm is not something we chase, but something we learn to allow. Read the…

Reviewed on January 1, 2026

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Glasses – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Glasses online?

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Glasses (2007) is available to stream on Hulu and U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Glasses?

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The main cast of Glasses (2007) includes Satomi Kobayashi, Mikako Ichikawa, Ryo Kase, Ken Mitsuishi and Masako Motai. The film was directed by Naoko Ogigami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Glasses released?

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Glasses was released on September 22, 2007 and runs for 1h 46m.

Is Glasses worth watching?

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Glasses (2007) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Glasses?

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Yes. The official Glasses trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.