Frontline Movie (2025): Release Date, Cast, Story, Photos, Trailer & Everything You Need to Know

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Frontline Movie Details
Original title | フロントライン |
Also Known As | Furontorain |
Country | Japan |
Language | Japanese |
Genres | Drama |
Release date | June 13, 2025 |
Running time | 2hr 9min |
Age rating | G |
Starring | Shun Oguri, Tôri Matsuzaka, Sôsuke Ikematsu |
Directed by | Kôsai Sekine |
Written by | Jun Masumoto |
Produced by | Naoya Kinoshita, Buddy Marini, Jun Masumoto |
Cinematography by | Toyotarô Shigemori |
Music by | Steven Argila |
Production Company | Warner Bros. Japan |
Distributor | Warner Bros. Japan |
About Frontline Movie
Frontline (フロントライン) is a Japanese film directed by Kôsai Sekine and written by Jun Masumoto, starring Shun Oguri, Tôri Matsuzaka and Sôsuke Ikematsu in the lead roles.
This is a true story about the lives of a number of volunteer medical personnel who helped respond to the first Japanese outbreak of COVID-19 on a luxury cruise ship.
The film is produce by Naoya Kinoshita, Buddy Marini and Jun Masumoto and made and distributed by Warner Bros. Japan. It scheulde to release on June 13, 2025.
Frontline Cast & Characters
Main
- Shun Oguri as Hideharu Yuki
- Tôri Matsuzaka as Nobutaka Tatematsu
- Sôsuke Ikematsu as Haruto Sanada
- Yôsuke Kubozuka as Yukiyoshi Sendo
- Nana Mori as Hiroko Hatori
- Yuki Sakurai as Mai Ueno
- Ken Mitsuishi as Todoroki
- Rie Mimura as Sakura Kawamura
- Mitsuru Fukikoshi as Shotaro Rokugo
- Ken’ichi Takitô as Yasutaka Miyata
Supporting
- Cynthia Cheston as Kevin’s Wife
- Sumire Ashina as Sayaka Nagai
- Ryota Miura
- Richard E. Wilson as Leonard Brown
- Matthew Peterson as Kevin
- Louise Heal Kawai as Barbara Brown
Frontline Storyline (Plot)
In February 2020, a luxury cruise ship carrying 3,700 people arrives in Yokohama Port. One passenger, who disembarked in Hong Kong, was confirmed to have the new coronavirus. The coronavirus has since spread rapidly on the cruise ship. More than 100 passengers complain of symptoms. The DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) is called to the port to respond. DMAT is specialized in responding to natural disasters like earthquakes and floods. They do not have experience or training in dealing with new virus outbreaks. Hideharu Yuki, a leader in DMAT, and government official Nobutaka Tatematsucommand the cruise ship situation at the headquarters. Doctor Yukiyoshi Sendo and members of DMAT, including Haruto Sanada, decided to board the ship to deal with the situation.
Frontline Movie Release Date
Frontline was released nationwide in theaters across Japan on June 13, 2025.
Frontline Movie FAQs
Who is the director of Frontline movie?
Frontline (フロントライン) is directed by Kôsai Sekine is known for Love at Least (2018), Right Place (2005) and Tower of the Sun (2018).
Who is the writer of Frontline movie?
Frontline is written by Jun Masumoto and also a producer of this film; Known for The Days (2023), Rich Man, Poor Woman (2012) and Frontline (2025).
Who are the lead actors in Frontline movie?
Frontline (フロントライン) is a Japanese film, starring Shun Oguri, Tôri Matsuzaka and Sôsuke Ikematsu in the lead roles.
When will the Frontline be released?
Frontline Japanese film was theatrically release on June 13, 2025 in Japan.
Where to watch Frontline movie online?
Possibly, Frontline will be available on streaming once it leaves theaters.
Is Frontline based on a true story?
Frontline is based on true story.
Is there a trailer for the Frontline?
Frontline has officially released a teaser and trailer on YouTube, and you can also watch on above.