Where to watch Hitoshi Matsumoto in the UK
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Hitoshi Matsumoto (born September 8, 1963), or Matchan as he is commonly known, is a Japanese comedian best known as the boke half the popular owarai duo Downtown alongside Masatoshi Hamada. Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, he usually speaks in the Kansai dialect. He directed, produced, and starred in the 2007 movie Big Man Japan, which was shown at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section.
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- Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! (1989) Cast
- Wednesday Downtown (2014) as Self - Panel Member
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) Cast
- HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental (2016) Cast
- IPPON GRAND PRIX (2009) as conference chairman
- Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji (1991) Cast
- M-1 Grand Prix (2001) Cast
- King of Conte (2008) Cast
- LOL: Last One Laughing (2018) Other
- Detective! Knight Scoop (1988) as 局長
- Legendary Teacher (2000) as Jiro Nanba（南波 次郎）
- LOL: Last One Laughing UK (2025) Original Series Creator
- LOL: Last One Laughing Poland (2023) Original Series Creator
- LOL: Last One Laughing Sweden (2022) Original Series Creator
- LOL: Last One Laughing Denmark (2023) Original Series Creator
- R100 (2013) as Police Officer
- 笑ってはいけないシリーズ (2003) Cast
- There's Always Tomorrow, We Have Tomorrow (2001) Cast
- Symbol (2009) as The Man
- Big Man Japan (2007) as Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
- Lincoln (2005) Cast
- Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat (2021) as Self
- The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians (2013) Producer
- Hitoshi Matsumoto No Suberanai Hanashi (2004) Cast
- Scabbard Samurai (2011) Director
- Dareka to Nakai (2023) Cast
- HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents FREEZE (2018) Cast
- Japanese Salaryman NEO (2011) Producer
- Violence Voyager (2018) as Narrator
- Permanent Nobara (2010) Producer
- LOL Talent Show: Mexico (2026) Original Series Creator
- Downtown Now (2015) Cast
- THE SECOND (2023) Cast
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Where can I watch Hitoshi Matsumoto films in the UK?
Hitoshi Matsumoto's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Hitoshi Matsumoto's most popular films?
Most-watched Hitoshi Matsumoto films currently: R100 (2013), Symbol (2009), Big Man Japan (2007), The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians (2013), Scabbard Samurai (2011).
What TV shows has Hitoshi Matsumoto appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! (1989), Wednesday Downtown (2014), Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003), HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental (2016), IPPON GRAND PRIX (2009).
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