Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- inspirational
- sincere
- sports movie night
- anime night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's dazzling rotoscoped animation, kinetic running sequences, and emotional exploration of athletic struggle, while some found its pacing and narrative focus uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rotoscoping emphasizes the strain, momentum, and precise mechanics of Togashi and Komiya's sprinting.
Togashi and Komiya motivate, challenge, and define themselves through repeated 100-meter contests.
The film features a notable oner shot in the rain that intensifies the physical thrill of racing.
The rivals' inner struggles and the film's philosophical reflections connect sprinting with existential questions.
Films like 100 METERS, and why
The First Slam Dunk
sports drama centered on intense athletic rivalry, discipline, and personal growth
Blue Giant
anime sports drama combining competition, friendship, dynamic animation, and emotional self-discovery
I, Tonya
coming of age sports drama about rivalry, perseverance, and the psychological pressure of competition
A Silent Voice
uplifting animated drama using physical performance to explore identity, ambition, and resilience
Movie Details
- Director
- Kenji Iwaisawa
- Release Date
- 2025-09-19
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (155)
Cast
- Tori Matsuzaka
- Shota Sometani
- Yuma Uchida
- Koki Uchiyama
- Kenjiro Tsuda
- Jun Kasama
- Rie Takahashi
- Yuki Tanaka
- Atsumi Tanezaki
- Aoi Yuuki
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is 100 METERS about?
- Two gifted sprinters turn a lifelong 100-meter rivalry into a vivid test of ambition, identity, and friendship.
- What is 100 METERS like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 100 METERS as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is 100 METERS violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in 100 METERS.
- What did critics think of 100 METERS?
- Critics broadly praised the film's dazzling rotoscoped animation, kinetic running sequences, and emotional exploration of athletic struggle, while some found its pacing and narrative focus uneven.
- Which films are like 100 METERS?
- Films with a similar feel include The First Slam Dunk, Blue Giant, I, Tonya, and A Silent Voice.
- How long is 100 METERS?
- 100 METERS runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch 100 METERS?
- In United States, 100 METERS streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
