Thermae Romae (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Thermae Romae is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Hideki Takeuchi, starring Hiroshi Abe as Lucius, Masachika Ichimura and Hiroshi Kanbe. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $74.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Hideki Takeuchi
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Filmmakers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thermae Romae About?
The premise of Thermae Romae without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Roman architect named Lucius struggles with design inspiration until he stumbles upon a mysterious tunnel leading to a modern Japanese bathhouse. Intrigued by their innovative techniques, he returns to his own time and constructs Roma Thermae, a luxurious spa that blends ancient Roman tradition with the modern designs he encountered. His new creation becomes incredibly popular, but his actions also attract unwanted attention and complications.
Thermae Romae Cast & Characters
Hiroshi Abe leads the cast as Lucius, with Masachika Ichimura as Hadrian and Hiroshi Kanbe as Middle-aged man at bath. Directed by Hideki Takeuchi; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hideki Takeuchi
- Hiroshi Abe as Lucius
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Masachika Ichimura as Hadrian - Hiroshi Kanbe as Middle-aged man at bath
- Kazuki Kitamura as Ceionius
Also Starring in Thermae Romae
· 12 more- Kai Shishido Antoninus
- Takashi Sasano Shuzo Yamakoshi
- Yoshiyuki Morishita Ujino
- Riki Takeuchi Tateno
- Midoriko Kimura Yumi Yamakoshi
- Satoru Matsuo Noboru Itami
- Shungicu Uchida Michiko Hirai
- Bunmei Tobayama Kishimoto
- Katsuya Marukusu
- Aya Ueto Mami
- Yoshikazu Ebisu Showroom department head
- Hachiro Ika Saburo
More from Hideki Takeuchi
More films directed by Hideki Takeuchi, best-rated first: Cells at Work!, Fly Me to the Saitama: From Biwa Lake with Love, Lupin’s Daughter: The Movie and Fly me to the Saitama.
Thermae Romae Plot Summary
What happens in Thermae Romae from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During Emperor Hadrian’s reign, architect and bathhouse engineer Lucius Modestus is troubled by the dismal and densely populated state of Roman baths. One day, while soaking in a bath, he serendipitously uncovers a hidden tunnel that leads him to a contemporary Japanese bathhouse. Initially believing it to be a luxurious retreat for the slaves, he is exhilarated by the modern amenities available, including running water, a beautiful painting of Mount Fuji, and cold beverages, which bring him to tears as he is reminded of his Roman roots. Fueled by inspiration, he decides to incorporate these conveniences into Roman baths.
Full summary
The whole story of Thermae Romae, scene by scene
Thermae Romae Box Office
Thermae Romae grossed $74.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$74.3M
- International
- $74.3M
Thermae Romae Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Thermae Romae.
How Well Do You Know Thermae Romae?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Lucius Modestus's profession in ancient Rome?
Thermae Romae Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “羅馬浴場” and “Terumae romae”.
- Also known as
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- 羅馬浴場
- Terumae romae
- 罗马浴场
- 테르마이 로마이
- Римские общественные бани
- Римска баня
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Thermae Romae FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Thermae Romae, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thermae Romae?
Thermae Romae runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Thermae Romae released?
Thermae Romae was released on April 28, 2012.
Who directed Thermae Romae?
Thermae Romae was directed by Hideki Takeuchi.
More films by Hideki Takeuchi Who is in the cast of Thermae Romae?
Thermae Romae stars Hiroshi Abe as Lucius, Masachika Ichimura as Hadrian and Hiroshi Kanbe as Middle-aged man at bath, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Thermae Romae make at the box office?
Thermae Romae grossed $74.3 million worldwide.
Does Thermae Romae have a post-credit scene?
No. Thermae Romae has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Thermae Romae in?
The original language of Thermae Romae is Japanese.
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