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Ikiru
“A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...”
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Ikiru at a glance
Ikiru is a 1952 drama film, running 2h 23m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1952-10-09
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 8.3 / 10 · 1,426 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmKanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.
Cast
14 names
Takashi ShimuraKanji Watanabe
Haruo TanakaSakai
Nobuo KanekoMitsuo, son of Kanji
Bokuzen HidariOhara
Miki OdagiriToyo
Shinichi HimoriKimura
Minoru ChiakiNoguchi
Minosuke YamadaSubordinate Clerk Saito
Kamatari FujiwaraSub-Section Chief Ono
Makoto KoboriKiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother
Nobuo NakamuraDeputy Mayor
Atsushi WatanabePatient
Isao KimuraIntern
Masao ShimizuDoctorQuestions about Ikiru
Quick answersWhere can I watch Ikiru in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Ikiru is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Ikiru suitable for children?
Ikiru is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Ikiru on PelisPlus UK?
Ikiru has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Ikiru about?
Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.
How long is Ikiru?
Ikiru runs for 2h 23m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Ikiru trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Ikiru (1952) Original Trailer [4K] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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