Gung Ho

Directed by Ron Howard, this 1986 comedy-drama stars Michael Keaton as a desperate auto plant foreman who convinces a Japanese company to take over his failing factory in a small American town. The film explores the cultural clashes and humorous misunderstandings that ensue as the American and Japanese workers struggle to find common ground. While it didn’t win any major awards, it remains a notable entry in Howard’s directorial career. You can watch it for free on Soap2day.