Kikujiro (1999)
Original title: 菊次郎の夏
Kikujiro is a 1999 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Takeshi Kitano, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Yusuke Sekiguchi and Kayoko Kishimoto.
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.
Quick answers
What is Kikujiro about?
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.
When was Kikujiro released?
Kikujiro was released on 5 June 1999.
How long is Kikujiro?
Kikujiro runs 2h 1m.
Who made Kikujiro?
Kikujiro was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Where can I watch Kikujiro?
Kikujiro is available on The Roku Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Kikujiro
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- 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
- The Great Gidayû as Biker Fatso
- Rakkyo Ide as Biker Baldy
- Nezumi Imamura as An-chan
- Fumie Hosokawa as Juggler Girl
- Akaji Maro as Crazy Man
- Daigaku Sekine as Yakuza Boss