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Kikujiro

1999 · 121 min Comedy Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 菊次郎の夏
Year 1999
Country Japan
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Takeshi Kitano
Runtime 121 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (592 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Takeshi Kitano

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Kikujiro

Yusuke Sekiguchi

Yusuke Sekiguchi

Masao

Kayoko Kishimoto

Kayoko Kishimoto

Kikujiro's Wife

Yuko Daike

Yuko Daike

Masao's Mother

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Masao's Grandmother

Beat Kiyoshi

Beat Kiyoshi

Man at Bus Stop

The Great Gidayû

The Great Gidayû

Biker Fatso

Rakkyo Ide

Rakkyo Ide

Biker Baldy

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Nezumi Imamura

An-chan

Fumie Hosokawa

Fumie Hosokawa

Juggler Girl

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