The Chicken (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2020, The Chicken is a drama film directed by Neo Sora, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. On an unseasonably hot day in November, Hiro, a Japanese immigrant in New York City, decides to butcher a live chicken for dinner. While showing his visiting cousin Kei around, the pair encounter a medical emergency on the street. After they mishandle the situation and end up causing more harm than good, Hiro cannot bring himself to kill the chicken. Throughout, Kei observes his cousin’s new lifestyle as Hiro and his pregnant wife prepare for their move to Chinatown. As the day wears on, Hiro and Kei’s actions highlight how their lives are complicit in the structural violence that surrounds them.
Who’s in it. The Chicken stars Taiju Nakane as Kei, Junshin Soga as Hiro and Sandra Maren Schneider as Anna.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Chicken 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 The Chicken page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chicken tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chicken (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chicken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chicken worth watching?
- The Chicken holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chicken?
- The Chicken stars Taiju Nakane, Junshin Soga and Sandra Maren Schneider.
- When was The Chicken released?
- The Chicken was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.