I Am Kirishima (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2025, I Am Kirishima is a drama film directed by Banmei Takahashi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. On January 25th, 2024, Hiroshi Uchida, a 70-year-old man with terminal cancer made a deathbed confession to the Kamakura hospital staff treating him: “I am Satoshi Kirishima.” On January 29th, he died. For 49 years, Kirishima was a fugitive pursued by the police for his involvement with the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front’s bombing campaign that terrified Tokyo in the 70s. While others from the group were caught and sentenced to death, Kirishima remained on the run and off the radar by working as a day-labourer and living a solitary life amongst neighbours who affectionately dubbed him “Ucchan,” a quiet guy known to like a beer and rock music.
Who’s in it. I Am Kirishima stars Katsuya Maiguma as Kirishima, Eita Okuno, Kana Kita and Kenta Harada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, I Am Kirishima has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am Kirishima page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am Kirishima tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am Kirishima (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Am Kirishima change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Am Kirishima worth watching?
- I Am Kirishima holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am Kirishima?
- I Am Kirishima stars Katsuya Maiguma, Eita Okuno, Kana Kita, Kenta Harada and So Yamanaka.
- When was I Am Kirishima released?
- I Am Kirishima was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.