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The Handsome Suit

2008Movie1 h 55 min

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Let's handsome!

An overweight cook is given the opportunity to woo the girl of his dreams when he is given a "handsome suit" that transforms him into an idealized human being in this absurd Japanese comedy.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Body-Swap Comedy
  • Japanese Pop Culture
  • Romantic Farce
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Lighthearted Humor
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Transformation Theme
  • Contemporary Setting

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Tsutomu Hanabusa
Produced by
Masako Yamada
Music by
Hiroaki Masuko

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 1, 2008 · 1 h 55 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released
November 1, 2008
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Handsome Suit?"

Questions about The Handsome Suit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Handsome Suit?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Handsome Suit worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.4).

Will The Handsome Suit make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is The Handsome Suit good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Handsome Suit in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.