Takeshis' (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2005, Takeshis' is a comedy and drama film directed by Takeshi Kitano, running about 108 minutes. “500% Kitano - nothing to add!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths cross, Kitano seems to begin hallucinating about becoming Beat.
Who’s in it. Takeshis' stars Takeshi Kitano as Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano, Kotomi Kyōno as Takeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor, Kayoko Kishimoto as Mahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer and Ren Osugi as Takeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Takeshis' 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 Takeshis' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Takeshis' tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Takeshis' (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Takeshis' change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Takeshis' worth watching?
- Takeshis' holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Takeshis'?
- Takeshis' stars Takeshi Kitano, Kotomi Kyōno, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi and Susumu Terajima.
- When was Takeshis' released?
- Takeshis' was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.