Ikiru(1952)
“A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...”
Overview
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.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Studio
TOHO
Budget
$85K
Revenue
$55K
Cast
Takashi Shimura
as Kanji Watanabe
Haruo Tanaka
as Sakai
Nobuo Kaneko
as Mitsuo, son of Kanji
Bokuzen Hidari
as Ohara
Miki Odagiri
as Toyo
Shinichi Himori
as Kimura
Minoru Chiaki
as Noguchi
Minosuke Yamada
as Subordinate Clerk Saito
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Sub-Section Chief Ono
Makoto Kobori
as Kiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother
Nobuo Nakamura
as Deputy Mayor
Atsushi Watanabe
as Patient
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$85K
Box Office
$55K
Production Companies
TOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ikiru?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ikiru (1952).
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.
Who directed Ikiru?▼
Ikiru was directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1952. It is a drama film.
How long is Ikiru?▼
Ikiru has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
Who stars in Ikiru?▼
The cast of Ikiru includes Takashi Shimura as Kanji Watanabe, Haruo Tanaka as Sakai, Nobuo Kaneko as Mitsuo, son of Kanji, Bokuzen Hidari as Ohara, Miki Odagiri as Toyo and more.
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