Kids Return(1996)
“We haven't even started.”
Overview
Shinji and Masaru spend most of their school days harassing fellow classmates and playing pranks. They drop out and Shinji becomes a small-time boxer, while Masaru joins up with a local yakuza gang. However, the world is a tough place.
Director
Takeshi Kitano
Studio
Bandai Visual
Budget
$125K
Cast
Ken Kaneko
as Masaru
Masanobu Ando
as Shinji
Leo Morimoto
as Homeroom Teacher
Hatsuo Yamaya
as Boxing Club Manager
Mitsuko Oka
as Sachiko's Mother
Yuko Daike
as Sachiko
Ryo Ishibashi
as Local Yakuza Chief
Susumu Terajima
as No. 2 in Local Gang
Moro Morooka
as Hayashi
Michisuke Kashiwaya
as Hiroshi
Atsuki Ueda
as Reiko
Koichi Shigehisa
as Trainer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$125K
Production Companies
Bandai Visual • Office Kitano • Ohta Publishing
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Where can I watch Kids Return?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kids Return (1996).
What is Kids Return about?▼
Shinji and Masaru spend most of their school days harassing fellow classmates and playing pranks. They drop out and Shinji becomes a small-time boxer, while Masaru joins up with a local yakuza gang. However, the world is a tough place.
Who directed Kids Return?▼
Kids Return was directed by Takeshi Kitano and released in 1996. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Kids Return?▼
Kids Return has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Kids Return?▼
The cast of Kids Return includes Ken Kaneko as Masaru, Masanobu Ando as Shinji, Leo Morimoto as Homeroom Teacher, Hatsuo Yamaya as Boxing Club Manager, Mitsuko Oka as Sachiko's Mother and more.
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