I Live in Fear (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, I Live in Fear is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Kiichi Nakajima, an elderly foundry owner, is convinced that Japan will be affected by an imminent nuclear war, and resolves to move his family to safety in Brazil. His family decides to have him ruled incompetent and Dr. Harada, a Domestic Court counselor, attempts to arbitrate.
Who’s in it. I Live in Fear stars Toshirō Mifune as Kiichi Nakajima, Takashi Shimura as Domestic Court Counselor Dr. Harada, Minoru Chiaki as Jiro Nakajima and Masao Shimizu as Yamazaki, Yoshi's husband, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, I Live in Fear has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Live in Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Live in Fear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Live in Fear (1955)?
- In US, I Live in Fear is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Live in Fear worth watching?
- I Live in Fear holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Live in Fear?
- I Live in Fear stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Minoru Chiaki, Masao Shimizu and Eiko Miyoshi.
- When was I Live in Fear released?
- I Live in Fear was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.