Kokuho (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2025, Kokuho is a drama and music film directed by Sang-il Lee, running about 174 minutes.
What it’s about. Nagasaki, 1964: Following the death of his Yakuza father, 15-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wings of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, he decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. For decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – and one will become the greatest Japanese master of the art of Kabuki.
Who’s in it. Kokuho stars Ryo Yoshizawa as Kikuo Tachibana, Ryusei Yokohama as Shunsuke Ogaki, Mitsuki Takahata as Harue Fukuda and Shinobu Terajima as Sachiko Ogaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Kokuho has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kokuho page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kokuho tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kokuho (2025)?
- In AU, Kokuho is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kokuho worth watching?
- Kokuho holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kokuho?
- Kokuho stars Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima and Soya Kurokawa.
- When was Kokuho released?
- Kokuho was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.