No Life King (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, No Life King is a comedy, fantasy, crime and horror film directed by Jun Ichikawa, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Via the New York Times: "The solemn, intent faces of the Japanese schoolboys playing video games in Jun Ichikawa's "No Life King" bespeak a new type of modern horror. Addicted to their favorite new game (from which the film takes its title), these children have become seriously estranged from the real world. The film's constant emphasis is on the ways in which this has been allowed to happen, and on how emblematic it is of larger attitudes in a technological society. When a young boy trying to converse with his mother must compete with a home computer for her attention, it's not hard to see why the boy has retreated into his own computer-dominated world."
Who’s in it. No Life King stars Ryo Takayama, Neko Saito, Nobuo Nakamura and Issey Ogata, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Life King page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Life King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Life King (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Life King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in No Life King?
- No Life King stars Ryo Takayama, Neko Saito, Nobuo Nakamura, Issey Ogata and Saeko Suzuki.
- When was No Life King released?
- No Life King was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.