Fireworks (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1997, Fireworks is a drama and crime film directed by Takeshi Kitano, running about 103 minutes. “Work is All I've Ever Known.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detective Nishi is relieved from a stakeout to visit his sick wife in hospital. He is informed that she is terminally ill, and is advised to take her home. During his visit, a suspect shoots one detective dead and leaves Nishi's partner, Horibe, paralyzed. Nishi leaves the police force to spend time with his wife at home, and must find a way to pay off his debts to the yakuza.
Who’s in it. Fireworks stars Kayoko Kishimoto as Nishi's Wife, Takeshi Kitano as Yoshitaka Nishi, Ren Osugi as Horibe and Tetsu Watanabe as Junkyard Owner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Fireworks has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireworks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireworks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fireworks (1997)?
- In US, Fireworks is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fireworks worth watching?
- Fireworks holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fireworks?
- Fireworks stars Kayoko Kishimoto, Takeshi Kitano, Ren Osugi, Tetsu Watanabe and Susumu Terajima.
- When was Fireworks released?
- Fireworks was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.