Ikiru
A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...
19522h 23m8.3(1,358 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
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.
Ikiru (1952) is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, and Nobuo Kaneko. The film runs for 2 hours 23 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.3 out of 10 from 1,358 votes.
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Director
Cast
Takashi Shimura
Kanji Watanabe
Haruo Tanaka
Sakai
Nobuo Kaneko
Mitsuo, son of Kanji
Bokuzen Hidari
Ohara
Miki Odagiri
Toyo
Shinichi Himori
Kimura
Minoru Chiaki
Noguchi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ikiru
Where can I watch Ikiru?
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Who stars in Ikiru?
Ikiru stars Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, Nobuo Kaneko, and Bokuzen Hidari, and was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Ikiru?
Ikiru has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes.
When did Ikiru come out?
Ikiru was released in 1952.
What genre is Ikiru?
Ikiru is a drama film.
Is Ikiru worth watching?
Ikiru holds an average audience score of 8.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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