Where to watch Wait and See in Japan
Wait and See is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
About Wait and See
Wait and See is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Shinji Sōmai, starring Koichi Sato, Yuki Saito and Tsutomu Yamazaki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wait and See in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
A salaryman faces a major life change as his firm undergoes financial difficulties. To add to his troubles, a man claiming to be his long-estranged father shows up at his house requesting shelter. One of the best of Somai's seriocomic studies of the messiness of family life.
Top cast
Koichi Sato
Hiroshi Nirasaki
Yuki Saito
Mizuho
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Sasaichi
Shiho Fujimura
Mizuho's Mother
Sumiko Fuji
Kimiyi, Hiroshi's Mother
Tomokazu Miura
Hiroshi's Brother
Kimiko Yo
Wife of Hiroshi's Brother
Shinya Tsukamoto
Doctor
Tsurube Shofukutei
Shinto Priest
Takehiro Murata
Sawachika, Hiroshi's Partner
Minori Terada
Truck Driver
Chisako Hara
Mizuho's Aunt
Michiko Kawai
Nurse
Houka Kinoshita
Drunk Man
Kyōko Mitsubayashi
Yaeko Togashi, Sasaichi's Wife
Keita Okada
Mitsuru, Hiroshi's Son
Makoto Kakeda
Office Worker
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Wait and See in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Wait and See on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Wait and See on Netflix?+
Wait and See is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Wait and See?+
Wait and See has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Wait and See?+
Wait and See stars Koichi Sato, Yuki Saito, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Shiho Fujimura and Sumiko Fuji.
When did Wait and See come out?+
Wait and See is a 1998 movie directed by Shinji Sōmai.
What genre is Wait and See?+
Wait and See is Drama film.
Who directed Wait and See?+
Wait and See was directed by Shinji Sōmai.
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