Ken (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1964, Ken is a drama film directed by Kenji Misumi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Kokubu Jiro is the captain of his university's Kendo team. Often standoffish, mild, stoic and minimalist, Kokubu is a mystery to those who know him. Kagawa wants to understand Kokubu, but being arrogant and flashy, has a hard time connecting with Kokubu.
Who’s in it. Ken stars Raizō Ichikawa as Jiro Kokubun, Yukiko Fuji as Eri Itami, Yūsuke Kawazu as Kagawa and Akio Hasegawa as Mibu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Ken has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ken tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ken (1964)?
- In US, Ken is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ken worth watching?
- Ken holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ken?
- Ken stars Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Yūsuke Kawazu, Akio Hasegawa and Akitake Kôno.
- When was Ken released?
- Ken was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.