Mukoku (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Mukoku is an action and drama film directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Kengo was gifted in Kendo (Japanese martial art) but he quits after a tragic incident. He works as a security guard and spends his days drinking. One day, he encounters a high school student Toru, who has a natural ability in Kendo. Toru revives the spirit of the sport in Kengo and he resumes practice again.
Who’s in it. Mukoku stars Go Ayano as Kengo Yatabe, Nijiro Murakami as Tooru Haneda, Atsuko Maeda as Kazuno and Reiko Kataoka as Nozomi Haneda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mukoku has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mukoku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mukoku tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mukoku (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mukoku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mukoku worth watching?
- Mukoku holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mukoku?
- Mukoku stars Go Ayano, Nijiro Murakami, Atsuko Maeda, Reiko Kataoka and Misuzu Kanno.
- When was Mukoku released?
- Mukoku was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.