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Kikujiro (1999)

7.5/10 ยท 619 votes 2h 1m ComedyDramaFamily

#16 of 105 films from 1999 #311 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Takeshi Kitano ยท Written by Takeshi Kitano

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Overview

Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.

Cast

Takeshi Kitanoas Kikujiro
Yusuke Sekiguchias Masao
Kayoko Kishimotoas Kikujiro's Wife
Yuko Daikeas Masao's Mother
Kazuko Yoshiyukias Masao's Grandmother
Beat Kiyoshias Man at Bus Stop
The Great Gidayรปas Biker Fatso
Rakkyo Ideas Biker Baldy
Nezumi Imamuraas An-chan
Fumie Hosokawaas Juggler Girl
Akaji Maroas Crazy Man
Daigaku Sekineas Yakuza Boss
Makoto Inamiyaas Yakuza Henchman #1
Hisahiko Murasawaas Yakuza Henchman #2

Facts

Release dateJune 5, 1999
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Family
Original title่Šๆฌก้ƒŽใฎๅค
LanguageJA
IMDbtt0199683

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Questions

How long is Kikujiro?
Kikujiro runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Kikujiro worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 619 votes, which places it #16 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 86%) and #311 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Kikujiro?
Kikujiro was directed by Takeshi Kitano. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fireworks (1997), Sonatine (1993), Zatoichi (2003).
Who stars in Kikujiro?
Takeshi Kitano as Kikujiro; Yusuke Sekiguchi as Masao; Kayoko Kishimoto as Kikujiro's Wife; Yuko Daike as Masao's Mother; Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Masao's Grandmother; Beat Kiyoshi as Man at Bus Stop.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kikujiro?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/95338.

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