Ikiru
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 生きる
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1952-10-09
- Runtime: 143 minutes
- Rating: 8.317/10 (1196 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $55,240
- Production Companies: TOHO
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.7139
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
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
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Ikiru (1952) Original Trailer [4K]
Ikiru - The Moment He Started Living
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ikiru?▼
Ikiru is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1952-10-09.
Who are the main actors in Ikiru?▼
The main cast includes Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, Nobuo Kaneko, Bokuzen Hidari, Miki Odagiri, .
Where can I watch Ikiru online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Ikiru is available.
Is Ikiru based on a true story?▼
A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...
What is the IMDb rating of Ikiru?▼
Ikiru has an IMDb rating of 8.317/10 based on 1196 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Ikiru?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $55,240 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Ikiru?▼
The soundtrack was composed by TOHO. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Ikiru filmed?▼
Ikiru was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Ikiru?▼
The total runtime of Ikiru is 143 minutes.
Is Ikiru suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Ikiru?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Ikiru.
Does Ikiru have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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