Sweet Bean (2015)
Kernel Score: 83% · 592 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2015-05-30
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Sweet Bean
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.
Sweet Bean parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this gentle Japanese drama about a pastry shop deals with an elderly woman's hidden illness and themes of shame and redemption, suitable for most family viewing.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Naomi Kawase
Cast
- Kirin Kiki as Tokue
- Masatoshi Nagase as Sentaro
- Kyara Uchida as Wakana
- Miki Mizuno as Wakana's Mother
- Etsuko Ichihara as Yoshiko
- Miyoko Asada as Shop Owner's Wife
- Taiga Nakano as Yohei
- Wakato Kanematsu as Wakato
- Saki as Middle School Girl
- Miu Takeuchi as Middle School Girl
Sweet Bean FAQ
Is Sweet Bean good?
Sweet Bean has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 592 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Sweet Bean?
In the US you can stream Sweet Bean on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Sweet Bean OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this gentle Japanese drama about a pastry shop deals with an elderly woman's hidden illness and themes of shame and redemption, suitable for most family viewing.
What movies are like Sweet Bean?
If you liked Sweet Bean, try Perfect Days, After the Storm, Delicious and Hunger.