Asakusa Kid (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2021, Asakusa Kid is a drama film directed by Gekidan Hitori, running about 123 minutes. “I'm a comedian, you fool!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.
Who’s in it. Asakusa Kid stars Yuya Yagira as Takeshi Kitano, Yo Oizumi as Fukami Senzaburo, Mugi Kadowaki as Chiharu and Nobuyuki Tsuchiya as Kiyoshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Asakusa Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asakusa Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asakusa Kid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asakusa Kid (2021)?
- In US, Asakusa Kid is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Asakusa Kid worth watching?
- Asakusa Kid holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asakusa Kid?
- Asakusa Kid stars Yuya Yagira, Yo Oizumi, Mugi Kadowaki, Nobuyuki Tsuchiya and Ayumu Nakajima.
- When was Asakusa Kid released?
- Asakusa Kid was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.