Kikujiro (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1999, Kikujiro is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Takeshi Kitano, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.
Who’s in it. Kikujiro stars Takeshi Kitano as Kikujiro, Yusuke Sekiguchi as Masao, Kayoko Kishimoto as Kikujiro's Wife and Yûko Daike as Masao's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Kikujiro has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kikujiro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kikujiro tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kikujiro (1999)?
- In US, Kikujiro is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kikujiro worth watching?
- Kikujiro holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kikujiro?
- Kikujiro stars Takeshi Kitano, Yusuke Sekiguchi, Kayoko Kishimoto, Yûko Daike and Kazuko Yoshiyuki.
- When was Kikujiro released?
- Kikujiro was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.