Achilles and the Tortoise (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Achilles and the Tortoise is a comedy and drama film directed by Takeshi Kitano, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.
Who’s in it. Achilles and the Tortoise stars Takeshi Kitano as Machisu, Kanako Higuchi as Sachiko, Yurei Yanagi as Young Machisu and Kumiko Aso as Young Sachiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Achilles and the Tortoise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Achilles and the Tortoise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Achilles and the Tortoise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Achilles and the Tortoise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Achilles and the Tortoise worth watching?
- Achilles and the Tortoise holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Achilles and the Tortoise?
- Achilles and the Tortoise stars Takeshi Kitano, Kanako Higuchi, Yurei Yanagi, Kumiko Aso and Akira Nakao.
- When was Achilles and the Tortoise released?
- Achilles and the Tortoise was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.