Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit is a drama film directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. In an attempt to spur citizens into taking more productive roles in society, the Japanese government issues death messages, or "ikigami", informing them that they have only 24 hours left to live. The film follows a young man tasked with delivering these messages, as well as the victims.
Who’s in it. Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit stars Shota Matsuda as Kengo Fujimoto, Takashi Tsukamoto as Hidekazu Morio, Riko Narumi as Sakura Iizuka and Takayuki Yamada as Satoshi Iizuka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit 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 Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit worth watching?
- Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit?
- Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit stars Shota Matsuda, Takashi Tsukamoto, Riko Narumi, Takayuki Yamada and Akira Emoto.
- When was Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit released?
- Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.