Takashi Shimura
Kanji Watanabe
Movie
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Synopsis
“A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...”
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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Haruo Tanaka
Sakai
Nobuo Kaneko
Mitsuo, son of Kanji
Bokuzen Hidari
Ohara
Miki Odagiri
Toyo
Shinichi Himori
Kimura
Minoru Chiaki
Noguchi
Minosuke Yamada
Subordinate Clerk Saito
Kamatari Fujiwara
Sub-Section Chief Ono
Makoto Kobori
Kiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother
Nobuo Nakamura
Deputy Mayor
Atsushi Watanabe
Patient
Isao Kimura
Intern
Masao Shimizu
Doctor
Yūnosuke Itō
Novelist
Yoshie Minami
The Maid
Kumeko Urabe
Tatsu Watanabe
Eiko Miyoshi
Housewife
Noriko Honma
Housewife
Yatsuko Tan'ami
Bar Hostess
Availability
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ikiru available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
What year was Ikiru released?
Ikiru was released in 1952.
How long is Ikiru?
Ikiru has a runtime of 2h 23m.
What genre is Ikiru?
Ikiru is classified as Drama.
What is the age rating for Ikiru?
Ikiru is rated NR.