Takeshi: Childhood Days (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, Takeshi: Childhood Days is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of childhood life during wartime Japan. Takeshi, the intelligent son of a fisherman, is the schoolyard bully. When his cousin comes to stay with his family to avoid bombing raids, Takeshi at first treats him well, then begins bullying him too. Takeshi eventually loses his position of leadership.
Who’s in it. Takeshi: Childhood Days stars Tetsuya Fujita as Shinji Kazama, Yuji Horioka as Takeshi Ohara, Katsuhisa Yamazaki as Futoshi Tanabe and Noritake Kobinata as Kensuke Sudo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Takeshi: Childhood Days 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 Takeshi: Childhood Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Takeshi: Childhood Days tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Takeshi: Childhood Days (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Takeshi: Childhood Days change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Takeshi: Childhood Days worth watching?
- Takeshi: Childhood Days holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Takeshi: Childhood Days?
- Takeshi: Childhood Days stars Tetsuya Fujita, Yuji Horioka, Katsuhisa Yamazaki, Noritake Kobinata and Atsuko Koyama.
- When was Takeshi: Childhood Days released?
- Takeshi: Childhood Days was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.