Tokyo Godfathers (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2003, Tokyo Godfathers is a comedy, drama and animation film directed by Satoshi Kon, running about 93 minutes. “Meet the ultimate dysfunctional family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Godfathers stars Aya Okamoto as Miyuki (voice), Yoshiaki Umegaki as Hana (voice), Tohru Emori as Gin (voice) and Satomi Korogi as Kiyoko (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Tokyo Godfathers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Godfathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Godfathers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Godfathers (2003)?
- In US, Tokyo Godfathers is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Godfathers worth watching?
- Tokyo Godfathers holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tokyo Godfathers?
- Tokyo Godfathers stars Aya Okamoto, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Tohru Emori, Satomi Korogi and Mamiko Noto.
- When was Tokyo Godfathers released?
- Tokyo Godfathers was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.