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Ikiru

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: 8.309/10 (1218 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $55,240
  • Production Companies: TOHO
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.218
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura

as Kanji Watanabe

Haruo Tanaka

Haruo Tanaka

as Sakai

Nobuo Kaneko

Nobuo Kaneko

as Mitsuo, son of Kanji

Bokuzen Hidari

Bokuzen Hidari

as Ohara

Miki Odagiri

Miki Odagiri

as Toyo

Shinichi Himori

Shinichi Himori

as Kimura

Minoru Chiaki

Minoru Chiaki

as Noguchi

Minosuke Yamada

Minosuke Yamada

as Subordinate Clerk Saito

Kamatari Fujiwara

Kamatari Fujiwara

as Sub-Section Chief Ono

Makoto Kobori

Makoto Kobori

as Kiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Ikiru (1952) Original Trailer [4K]

Ikiru - The Moment He Started Living

External Links

Keywords

dying and deathjapanbureaucracyage differencepraiseofficenight lifesense of lifeplaygroundobsequiesswinglonelinessoffice politicsblack and whiteinfatuationwakepublic worksbureaucratthoughts of retirementterminal cancercity parkcivil servantmonotonous lifeaccomplishmentsoffice gossip

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 8.309/10 based on 1218 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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