It's a Flickering Life (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, It's a Flickering Life is a drama film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The story centers on a man who loves movies, having once worked at movie studio in pursuit of his dreams, surrounded by great directors and famous actors. In this tale of love and friendship spanning a lifetime, the "god of cinema" that Go has worshipped since he was young will transcend time, and work a miracle in the lives of one family.
Who’s in it. It's a Flickering Life stars Kenji Sawada as Gō, Masaki Suda as Gō – Young, Mei Nagano as Yoshiko – Young and Ken Shimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, It's a Flickering Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Flickering Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Flickering Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's a Flickering Life (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's a Flickering Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's a Flickering Life worth watching?
- It's a Flickering Life holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It's a Flickering Life?
- It's a Flickering Life stars Kenji Sawada, Masaki Suda, Mei Nagano, Ken Shimura and Yojiro Noda.
- When was It's a Flickering Life released?
- It's a Flickering Life was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.