Thermae Romae
テルマエ・ロマエ
Synopsis
Lucius Modestus, ancient Roman bath architect, has lost his job. The one way he can win it back is by creating a bath that nobody has seen before, and, by pure chance, ends up slipping through time to Japan in 2012. There, he discovers the wonders of Japanese bath technology, incorporating it into his own designs, but must face the challenges of the succession of the emperor, his home life, and his new hot spring-based friends, including manga artist meet-cute Mami.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THERMAE ROMAE Trailer | Festival 2012
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-24
Top Cast
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Hiroshi Abe
Lucius
Aya Ueto
Mami
Masachika Ichimura
Hadrian
Kazuki Kitamura
Ceionius
Kai Shishido
Antoninus
Satoru Matsuo
Noboru Itami
Katsuya
Marukusu
Takashi Sasano
Shuzo Yamakoshi
Riki Takeuchi
Tateno
Takashi Sasano
Yamakoshi Shuzo
Midoriko Kimura
Yumi Yamakoshi
Bunmei Tobayama
Kishimoto
Hachiro Ika
Saburo
Hiroshi Kanbe
Middle-aged man at bath
Shungicu Uchida
Michiko Hirai
Yoshiyuki Morishita
Ujino
Yoshikazu Ebisu
Showroom department head
Kei Iinuma
Nagura, the Elder
Release History & Theatrical Window
Udine Far East Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$75.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideki Takeuchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Shogo Muto
- Original Score
- Norihito Sumitomo
- Original Title
- テルマエ・ロマエ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $75.4M
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Fuji Television Network, dentsu, Enterbrain, Film Makers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideki Takeuchi
Shogo Muto, Mari Yamazaki
Norihito Sumitomo
Kazunari Kawagoe
Hiroshi Matsuo
Kaoru Matsuzaki, Naoto Inaba, Miyoshi Kikuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Hideki Takeuchi
Director
Shogo Muto
Screenplay
Norihito Sumitomo
Original Music Composer
Kaoru Matsuzaki
Producer
Kazunari Kawagoe
Director of Photography
Isao Karasawa
Stunt Coordinator
Hiroshi Matsuo
Editor
Mitsuo Harada
Production Design
Naoto Inaba
Producer
Miyoshi Kikuchi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thermae Romae
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What is Thermae Romae about?
Lucius Modestus, ancient Roman bath architect, has lost his job. The one way he can win it back is by creating a bath that nobody has seen before, and, by pure chance, ends up slipping through time to Japan in 2012. There, he discovers the wonders of Japanese bath technology, incorporating it into his own designs, but must face the challenges of the succession of the emperor, his home life, and his new hot spring-based friends, including manga artist meet-cute Mami.
Who directed Thermae Romae?
Thermae Romae was directed by Hideki Takeuchi.
Who stars in Thermae Romae?
The principal cast of Thermae Romae includes Hiroshi Abe, Aya Ueto, Masachika Ichimura, Kazuki Kitamura, Kai Shishido.
When was Thermae Romae released and how long is it?
Thermae Romae was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Thermae Romae make at the box office?
Thermae Romae grossed $75.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Thermae Romae?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thermae Romae was composed by Norihito Sumitomo.
Is Thermae Romae based on a book or true story?
Thermae Romae is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Mari Yamazaki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thermae Romae?
Thermae Romae holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).