What kind of movie is '5-25-77 To the Movie Boys of That Day'?

It is a biographical coming-of-age drama directed, written, and produced by Patrick Reed Johnson, based on his own experiences as a young cinephile.

What does the movie title '5-25-77' mean?

It represents the memorable date in film history when 'Star Wars' was released in the United States on May 25, 1977.

Who are the producers involved?

Gary Kurtz, known for 'Star Wars,' and Fred Roos, known for 'Apocalypse Now,' are the producers.

What kind of recommendation comments have been received from celebrities?

Utamaru from RHYMESTER praised the film, saying, 'The thorough dedication to both the geeky homage and the sentimental declaration of love for cinema is truly commendable.'

Must-See Trailer Premiere for All "Movie Kids of That Day"! Endorsement Comments from Utamaru (RHYMESTER) Also Arrive! '5-25-77'

Q: Where will this movie be broadcast in Japan?

It will have its exclusive Japanese premiere on BS10 Premium, a comprehensive entertainment broadcasting station operated by Japannet Broadcasting Co., Ltd.

Published May 22, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:00 AM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

BS10 Premium, operated by Japanet Broadcasting Co., Ltd., will exclusively broadcast the Japan premiere of '5-25-77', an autobiographical coming-of-age film directed by Patrick Read Johnson. Along with this, the trailer has been premiered, and an endorsement comment from Utamaru of RHYMESTER has arrived. Titled after the release date of 'Star Wars', the film depicts the journey to Hollywood of a boy fascinated by movies.

May 25, 1977, the day 'Star Wars' was released nationwide in the US, a boy takes a step toward the future...

Directed, written, and produced by Hollywood's Patrick Read Johnson, an autobiographical coming-of-age drama based on his own movie-obsessed youth is landing in Japan for the first time!

BS10 Premium, a comprehensive entertainment broadcasting station operated by Japanet Broadcasting Co., Ltd., will exclusively broadcast the Japan premiere of the cinematic gem '5-25-77'. The film portrays how a movie-crazy boy from rural America aims for Hollywood, interwoven with homages to sci-fi masterpieces like '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', and 'Star Wars'. Directed and written by Patrick Read Johnson, active in Hollywood, it's a film adaptation based on his own childhood as a movie fan. The title "5-25-77" refers to May 25, 1977, a monumental day in movie history when 'Star Wars' was released in the US. Produced by Gary Kurtz of 'Star Wars' and Fred Roos of 'Apocalypse Now', a love for movies overflows throughout the entire film.

"My ancestors touched the monolith. Yours just looked at it. Crazy? We evolved."

Various homage scenes appear! A trailer overflowing with "movie love" premieres! & Endorsement comment arrives from Utamaru (RHYMESTER)!

The trailer is finally unveiled! On May 6, 1968, 8-year-old Patrick Johnson, unable to forget the impact of watching '2001: A Space Odyssey', immerses himself in filmmaking using a camera his father left behind. Regardless of his family's annoyance, a bicycle wheel at home turns into a space colony, and a toy helicopter quickly becomes a frame from an immersive war movie, baffling those around him. Eight years later, as a high school student, Patrick still spends his days immersed in movies, but is met with strange looks from others. Caring for her son, his mother contacts Herb Lightman, editor-in-chief of the film industry magazine 'American Cinematographer', an acquaintance of hers. Asking for advice for her son who has been making films since he was 9, Patrick successfully sneaks onto a Hollywood film set. There, he accidentally watches a confidential pre-release screening of 'Star Wars', and his life changes forever. Convinced that "when this movie is released, it will be an uproar on par with Woodstock", Patrick spreads the word, but no one believes him. And finally, the US release date of 'Star Wars', May 25, 1977, arrives.

The footage features scenes overflowing with "movie love", such as Patrick, suffering from criticism like "Movies are entertainment for those bored with reality" and "Do you think you can control people's lives by making movies?", dismissing them by saying, "My ancestors touched the monolith. Yours just looked at it. Crazy? We evolved." It also includes a scene where he "encounters" a young Steven Spielberg! The highly anticipated trailer leaves viewers wondering what kind of overlap the boy throwing a "bone" into the night sky will show.

Also, a comment from Utamaru (RHYMESTER) has arrived! He praised it, saying, "Whether it's geeky homages or sentimental expressions of love for movies, it's admirable when done this thoroughly. A certain bitterness, which could be called a darker 'The Fabelmans', is actually working well... I'm glad I watched it!" *Please see below for the full comment.

Comment arrives from Utamaru (RHYMESTER)! *First Unveiling*

"Whether it's geeky homages or sentimental expressions of love for movies, it's admirable when done this thoroughly. Although my age and upbringing are quite different from the protagonist, I completely understand this feeling of 'everything decisively changing because of '2001' and 'Star Wars''! The fact that the late Gary Kurtz lent his help to this project is also too hot. On the other hand, a certain bitterness, which could be called a darker 'The Fabelmans', is actually working well... I'm glad I watched it!"

Utamaru (RHYMESTER)

Full comment from Game Creator Hideo Kojima

"Right from the beginning, '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Silent Running', Douglas Trumbull! Patrick Re

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Must-See Trailer Premiere for All "Movie Kids of That Day"! Endorsement Comments from Utamaru (RHYMESTER) Also Arrive! '5-25-77'

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