Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1952 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 143 min |
| Audience Score | 83% (8.3/10, 1,409 votes) |
Ikiru — FAQ
Is Ikiru worth watching? Ikiru holds a 8.3/10 rating from 1,409 viewers. 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? Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who is in the cast of Ikiru? It stars Takashi Shimura, Haruo Tanaka, Nobuo Kaneko, Bokuzen Hidari, Miki Odagiri, Shinichi Himori and more.
Where can I stream Ikiru? You can stream Ikiru on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability may vary by region.
When did Ikiru release? It released in 1952.
