20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End
In 1969, Kenji, an elementary school kid and his friends built a secret base during their summer holidays. They fantasized that they had to fight villains who were out to conquer the world and wrote them in the Book of Prophecies. Years later in 1997, Kenji becomes a convenience store manager and leads a regular life after giving up his dreams to become a rock star. His boring life is suddenly turned upside down when his old classmate dies mysteriously and an entire family in the neighbourhood disappears. At the same time, a religious cult and its mysterious leader, Friend emerges and a strange chain of events duplicating exactly the events described in the Book of Prophecies follow. Is this the beginning of the end of the world? Who is Friend?
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 20世紀少年 －第1章－ 終わりの始まり
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
- Release Date: 2008-08-19
- Runtime: 142 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (100 votes)
- Budget: $20,000,000
- Revenue: $31,244,858
- Production Companies: Cine Bazar, TOHO
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.5659
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Toshiaki Karasawa
as Kenji Endô
Takako Tokiwa
as Yukiji
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Yoshitsune
Hidehiko Ishizuka
as Maruo
Takashi Ukaji
as Mon-chan
Hiroyuki Miyasako
as Keroyon
Katsuhisa Namase
as Donkey
Fumiyo Kohinata
as Yamane
Kuranosuke Sasaki
as Fukubê
Shirō Sano
as Yan-bô
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20th Century Boys 1: Beginning of the End (2008) Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End?▼
20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 2008-08-19.
Who are the main actors in 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End?▼
The main cast includes Toshiaki Karasawa, Takako Tokiwa, Teruyuki Kagawa, Hidehiko Ishizuka, Takashi Ukaji, .
Where can I watch 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End is available.
Is 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End?▼
20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 100 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End?▼
The movie had a production budget of $20,000,000 and earned $31,244,858 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Cine Bazar, TOHO. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End filmed?▼
20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End?▼
The total runtime of 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End is 142 minutes.
Is 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End.
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