Like Father, Like Son Budget

2013

Drama2h

Updated April 26, 2026

Domestic Box Office

$334,616

Worldwide Box Office

$19,978,961

Synopsis

Would you choose your natural son, or the son you believed was yours after spending 6 years together? Kore-eda Hirokazu, the globally acclaimed director of "Nobody Knows", "Still Walking" and "I Wish", returns to the big screen with another family - a family thrown into torment after a phone call from the hospital where the son was born... Ryota has earned everything he has by his hard work, and believes nothing can stop him from pursuing his perfect life as a winner. Then one day, he and his wife, Midori, get an unexpected phone call from the hospital. Their 6-year-old son, Keita, is not 'their' son - the hospital gave them the wrong baby. Ryota is forced to make a life-changing decision, to choose between 'nature' and 'nurture.' Seeing Midori's devotion to Keita even after learning his origin, and communicating with the rough yet caring family that has raised his natural son for the last six years, Ryota also starts to question himself: has he really been a 'father' all these years...

What is known about the production of Like Father, Like Son?

"Like Father, Like Son," a drama released in 2013, was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and stars Masaharu Fukuyama, Machiko Ono. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Fuji Television Network, BUN-BUKU, AMUSE produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.

What were the major cost factors in Like Father, Like Son?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Like Father, Like Son."

Above-the-Line Talent: A-list cast and director fees, including Masaharu Fukuyama are often the largest single line item in drama productions.
Location Filming: On-location photography and period-appropriate production design add meaningfully to the overall cost.
Post-Production: Careful editorial pacing, color grading, and an original score are essential investments in drama filmmaking.

Like Father, Like Son Box Office Performance

"Like Father, Like Son" earned $334,616 domestically and $19,978,961 worldwide at the box office.

Awards and Recognition

23 wins & 47 nominations total

Critical Reception

Like Father, Like Son received mostly positive reviews. On the film review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an approval score, with an average rating of based on reviews. The site's consensus reads, "Sensitively written, smartly directed, and powerfully performed, Like Father, Like Son uses familiar-seeming elements to tell a thought-provoking story." Metacritic gives the film a score of 73 out of 100, based on reviews from 33 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make Like Father, Like Son (2013)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did Like Father, Like Son (2013) earn at the box office?

Like Father, Like Son grossed $334,616 domestic, $19,644,345 international, totaling $19,978,961 worldwide.

Was Like Father, Like Son (2013) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing Like Father, Like Son?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does Like Father, Like Son's budget compare to similar drama films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did Like Father, Like Son (2013) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.

What awards did Like Father, Like Son (2013) win?

23 wins & 47 nominations total.

Who directed Like Father, Like Son and who were the key crew members?

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, written by Hirokazu Kore-eda, shot by Mikiya Takimoto, with music by Takeshi Matsubara, Takashi Mori, edited by Hirokazu Kore-eda.