Movie

Start-Up

“It's time to grow up.”

★ 6.9(74)20191h 42m

Where to watch Start-Up in Japan

Start-Up is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 30 May 2026.

About Start-Up

Start-Up is a 2019 movie in the Drama, Action and Comedy genres, directed by Choi Jung-yol, starring Don Lee, Park Jeong-min and Jung Hae-in. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 74 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Start-Up in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Start-Up trailer

Overview

Two boys are becoming real adults during a turbulent time as they experience a world that doesn't go their way.

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Themes & keywords

based on comicchinese restaurantloan sharkbased on webcomic or webtoon

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Start-Up in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Start-Up on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Start-Up on Netflix?+

Start-Up is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

How long is Start-Up?+

Start-Up has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Start-Up?+

Start-Up stars Don Lee, Park Jeong-min, Jung Hae-in, Yum Jung-ah and Choi Sung-eun.

When did Start-Up come out?+

Start-Up is a 2019 movie directed by Choi Jung-yol.

What genre is Start-Up?+

Start-Up is Drama, Action and Comedy film.

Who directed Start-Up?+

Start-Up was directed by Choi Jung-yol.