Synopsis
A successful Tokyo architect learns that the boy he's raised for six years is not his biological son.
What makes Like Father, Like Son worth watching
Hirokazu Kore-eda's Cannes Jury Prize winner.
Like Father, Like Son represents a strong example of japan drama from the 2013 production cycle. Japanese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Family elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Fukuyama Masaharu, Ono Machiko, Lily Franky. It originally aired on Gaga Pictures, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Like Father, Like Son online
You can currently stream Like Father, Like Son on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Hulu — see all Hulu Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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