Ikiru
"A big story of a little man which will grip your soul..."
Originally released in 1952. Ikiru is a drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, and Nobuo Kaneko
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (1,274 votes)
Box Office
$55.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $55,240
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ikiru about?
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.
Who directed Ikiru?
Ikiru was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Ikiru?
Ikiru has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Ikiru released?
Ikiru was released on October 9, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ikiru?
The main cast of Ikiru includes Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, Nobuo Kaneko, Bokuzen Hidari, Miki Odagiri.
Is Ikiru worth watching?
Ikiru has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 1,274 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.