Key of Life (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2012, Key of Life is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Kenji Uchida, running about 128 minutes. “If your life has you down… try out someone else's.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A failed actor switches identities with a stranger at a bath house thinking it is his way out of his life of misery but only to find himself filling the shoes of an elite assassin.
Who’s in it. Key of Life stars Masato Sakai as Sakurai, Teruyuki Kagawa as Kondo, Hirosue Ryoko as Kanae Mizushima and Yoshiyoshi Arakawa as Junichi Kudo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Key of Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Key of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Key of Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Key of Life (2012)?
- In US, Key of Life is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Key of Life worth watching?
- Key of Life holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Key of Life?
- Key of Life stars Masato Sakai, Teruyuki Kagawa, Hirosue Ryoko, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa and Daisuke Hibi.
- When was Key of Life released?
- Key of Life was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.